“The request of the defense side was rejected ... The verdict of the AP panel of judges: to extend the house arrest warrant for Igor Dodon until October 21, that is, for 30 days,” RIA Novosti quotes the text of the decision.

Earlier, the court extended Dodon's house arrest for another 20 days, until October 11.

He was charged with committing a crime related to abuse of office.

According to the politician, the group of prosecutors and investigators who are working on the case against him is managed by the US Embassy.

On August 25, a rally in support of Dodon was organized in Moldova.

The rally was attended by representatives of the Gagauz autonomy, parliament deputies, civil activists and members of youth organizations.