AI-generated robocalls disrupt Moldova's emergency services
Moldova's emergency call service (112) received a surge of false calls generated by robotic systems and artificial intelligence in early August 2025, consuming critical emergency response resources. The Ministry of Internal Affairs and National Police are investigating the attacks and monitoring the situation.
What happened
In early August 2025, Moldova's unified national emergency call service (112) received a wave of false calls automatically initiated by robotic systems and artificial intelligence without direct human intervention.
In the week prior to August 6, 2025, the 112 service received approximately 45,000 calls, of which roughly 18,000 were unjustified calls. Over the preceding two months, the service received approximately 133,000 non-urgent calls.
Reported impact
The Ministry of Internal Affairs characterized these abuses as a sophisticated form of disruption to emergency services that affects optimal functioning and makes response to real emergencies difficult.
False calls consume significant resources of the emergency system to the detriment of citizens with genuine need for emergency team intervention. Each second counts in real emergencies.
Index analysis
The 112 service collaborates with the National Police to identify the sources of false calls and combat the abuse.
The National Police continues to monitor the situation and takes necessary measures for prevention and sanctioning of abuse, contributing to maintaining the functionality and efficiency of the national emergency system.
Governance controls
The Ministry of Internal Affairs called on citizens to use the 112 service responsibly, avoid unjustified calls, and understand that such actions can affect rapid intervention in real emergency situations.
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