The Court of Appeal of Moldova today rejected the lawyers’ appeal of Orhei mayor Ilan Sor and upheld Buiucani district Court decision extending his home arrest mandate for 30 days more.

The mayor of Orhei attended the Court of Appeal’s meeting.

Meanwhile, supporters of the mayor of Orhei submitted to the OSCE Office a petition alleging the infringement of the human rights of Ilan Sor, accused of extortion and money laundering.

Anticorruption Prosecutor's Office has completed the investigation and forwarded the case to court initiated against Ilan Sor. He risks 15 years in prison.