Vlad Filat is a Moldovan politician who served as the Prime Minister of Moldova from 2009 to 2013. He is a founding member of the Liberal Democratic Party of Moldova and played a significant role in the country's political landscape during his tenure. Filat focused on European integration and economic reforms. In 2015, Vlad Filat was arrested and later convicted on charges of corruption and influence peddling. His political career faced significant challenges due to these legal issues, which led to his imprisonment. Filat's case has been a notable example of the ongoing struggles with corruption in Moldova.