Guzun Chiril

Moldova; Romania

1979-04-27

Ratus, Criuleni, Moldova

Male

EU

Chiril Guzun is the founder and current leader of the “Scutul Poporului”, a paramilitary organisation in the Republic of Moldova, including former military, police and law-enforcement personnel, which uses violence while attending protests, particularly to destabilise the Republic of Moldova. During the attempts of Feb 2023 to destabilise the national government, groups of protesters affiliated to the subsequently-banned “Partidul ȘOR” and to the Building Europe at Home Party, “Partidul Acasă Construim Europa” (PACE) were supported and surrounded by members of the “Scutul Poporului”, who were involved in riots and violent demonstrations. Chiril Guzun is also a long-time acquaintance of Gheorghe Cavcaliuc, a listed person and the leader of the “PACE” party. Cavcaliuc admitted to coordinating with Chiril Guzun’s organisation regarding the violent protests. In addition, Natalia Guzun, the wife of Chiril Guzun, is vice-president of the “PACE” party. In the role of “Scutul Poporului” leader, by directing, engaging in and supporting violent demonstrations, Chiril Guzun is responsible for actions which undermine and threaten the rule of law, stability and security in the Republic of Moldova. Furthermore, Chiril Guzun is associated with Gheorghe Cavcaliuc and “Scutul Poporului”.

CH

art. 2 para. 1 (Financial sanctions) and art. 3 para. 1 (Travelban)

Former border police officer and the current leader of a paramilitary group, “SCUTUL POPORULUI”

2024-03-05

CH

Ordinance of 28 June 2023 on measures concerning Moldova (SR 946.231.156.5)

Switzerland country specific

Moldova

Asset freeze, Travel ban

Switzerland imposes these sanctions under the Ordinance of 28 June 2023 on measures concerning Moldova (SR 946.231.156.5). The measures follow the sanctions adopted by the European Union.