UAE announces arrest of ex-Interpol official over global corruption case

Thursday, 19 June 2025 14:48

By ARN News Staff

The UAE Ministry of Interior has announced the arrest of Vitalie Pîrlog, a Moldovan national, wanted in a major international corruption case.

Pîrlog was arrested on June 15 following an active Red Notice issued by INTERPOL at the request of the French authorities.

He is the former chairperson of the Interpol Commission for the Control of Files (CCF), and faces charges including forgery, offering and mediating bribes and fraud.

French authorities have praised the UAE’s professionalism and swift action, calling it a strong example of effective global coordination in maintaining international security.

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