Balti Roads Department chief will stay 30 days in custody. Serghei Pcela is accused of power abuse and air pollution.

Pcela is criminally probed for illegally storing and burning refuse on the territory of the company he manages.

The detectives maintain that he and other Bălţi town hall clerks abused their powers when allowing to store and burn the refuse within the boundaries of the town.

Pcela faces three years of jail, if found guilty, and a fine of $3,000 for air pollution.