BALTI MAYOR ALEXANDR PETKOV INITIATED RESIGNATION OF DETAINED DEPUTY MAYOR

The mayor of Balti municipality categorically condemns any manifestation of corruption and initiates the resignation of the deputy mayor, detained on charges of corruption. He made this decision after the National Anti-Corruption Center detained the deputy mayor and another employee of the mayor’s office on suspicion of influence peddling and corruption

“You know my categorical attitude against any manifestation of corruption, especially in public office. This is something I have always warned all employees of the mayor’s office about. On the part of the City Hall and on my part, as mayor, every possible assistance will be provided so that this incident is investigated and given a legal assessment as soon as possible,” Petkov said.

He announced that he would call a session of the Mu nicipal Council, at which the issue of the resignation of Vice Mayor Dubitscaia would be initiated.