How Russian-funded fake news network aims to disrupt election in Europe - BBC investigation
Summary
A BBC investigation found a secret Russian-funded network aiming to disrupt elections in Moldova. Participants were paid to spread pro-Russian propaganda and disinformation against Moldova's ruling pro-EU party. The network has connections to Moldovan oligarch Ilan Shor and a non-profit group called Evrazia, both previously sanctioned for their activities.Key Facts
- The investigation revealed plans to disrupt Moldova's parliamentary elections using a Russian-funded network.
- Participants in the network were paid to post pro-Russian content and false news undermining the ruling party.
- The network conducted an illegal and fake poll to cast doubt on the election results.
- Official polls show Moldova's ruling Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) is ahead.
- Connections were found between the network and Ilan Shor, a sanctioned Moldovan oligarch.
- Shor is linked to Evrazia, a non-profit also sanctioned for bribery in a past EU membership vote.
- Training for producing disinformation was conducted through secret online seminars.
- Payments for producing content were allegedly made through a sanctioned Russian bank.
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