NAC has imposed fines in the amount of over 3,500,000 lei for committing the offense of "passive electoral corruption"

The National Anti-corruption Centre has informed that, until now, it has applied fines in the amount of 3,500,000 lei on the side of the minutes regarding the finding of the contravention provided by art. 47 first Contravention Code - "passive electoral corruption". It is about ascertaining the facts of claiming, accepting or receiving, personally or through an intermediary, by a voter undue goods, services, privileges or advantages in any form, for himself/herself or for another person, for the purpose of exercising or of the non-exercise of some electoral rights during the elections. Thus, for committing this contravention, the legislation in force provides for a fine from 25,000 lei to 37,500 lei.

The NAC continues to examine the minutes received, and will take decisions on them. It should be noted that the person who committed the contravention act is released from contravention liability if he self-reported and/or actively contributed to discovering or countering the commission of the act of electoral corruption.

At the same time, we draw attention to the fact that people who offer money to influence the results of an election risk from one to 5 years in prison and a fine of over 50 thousand lei, and the illegal financing of political parties from prohibited sources is punishable by up to to 6 years in prison and a fine of over 67 thousand lei. In order to ensure the recovery of the damage, legal institutions can apply seizure on the person's assets.

Article 471 was introduced by Law no. 230 of 31.07.2024 and entered into force on 15.08.2024, and the competence was assigned to the National Anti-corruption Centre.