Fugitive Moldovan oligarch Vladimir Plahotniuc, wanted for his role in a $1 billion bank fraud and other corruption charges, was detained in Greece, Moldovan police announced.

Plahotniuc, who fled Moldova in 2019, had been on Interpol’s international wanted list.

He is accused of fraud, money laundering, and leading a criminal organization.

Moldovan authorities are working to secure his extradition, the Associated Press has reported.

Once one of Moldova’s most powerful figures, Plahotniuc has also been sanctioned by the U.S. and U.K. for corruption and election interference.

Written by B.C. Begley