Gabriel Stati
- Early Life and Education
- Business Success
- Political and Social Involvement
- Arrest and Controversy
- Sporting and Leisure Interests
- Personal Life
Early Life and Education
Gabirel Stati, a prominent Moldovan businessman, was born on September 30, 1976, in Chișinău. His father, Anatoly Stati, was a government official during the Soviet era and later became the owner of the Ascom financial and industrial group.
At the age of 16, Stati graduated from high school and enrolled in the economics faculty of the International Free University of Moldova. Simultaneously, he began his entrepreneurial journey, starting with opening a disco club in Chișinău's Palace of Culture.
Business Success
Stati's business acumen soon led to financial success. By the age of 22, he had earned his first million dollars and became one of the most influential figures in Moldova. He continued his education at the Sorbonne University in Paris, studying economics for a year before pursuing further studies in Bucharest, Romania.
In 1999, Stati joined his father's company, Ascom, as vice-president. In 2002, he established his own business, Stati-Holding, which encompassed several companies operating in Moldova since 1993. Stati-Holding's portfolio spanned diverse sectors, including finance, investments, oil refining, real estate, construction, IT, pharmaceuticals, security, entertainment, and sports.
Political and Social Involvement
In 2008, Stati and his father emphasized that they focused on business and were not involved in politics. However, by 2008, Stati was mentioned as the head of the Union of Students and Youth of Moldova, a position he held in the spring of 2009.
Stati became a prominent figure in the anti-government protests of 2009 after parliamentary elections. Despite independent observers confirming the integrity of the elections, opposition supporters protested the results, leading to street violence and the ransacking of government buildings.
Arrest and Controversy
On April 9, 2009, Stati was detained in Ukraine on suspicion of financing protests and plotting to overthrow the Moldovan government. He was extradited to Moldova on April 16 and formally charged with organizing mass riots and attempting to seize state power.
In June 2009, Stati was placed under house arrest. However, in July, the court changed his detention to a 30-day travel ban. In November of the same year, the country's general prosecutor ordered the dismissal of the case against Stati and three other accused individuals.
Sporting and Leisure Interests
Stati is an avid sportsman and martial artist. He has a first dan in taekwondo and served as chairman of the International Taekwondo Federation's finance and marketing committee. He also played a significant role in promoting the national Moldovan martial art known as Voievod.
As a passionate automobile enthusiast, Stati owns a collection of over 30 luxury cars. He also enjoys collecting animals and established a small private zoo on his estate, home to animals such as chamois, bison, and birds.
Personal Life
Stati was married to Natalia, the daughter of former Moldovan parliament speaker Dumitru Diacov. They have three children: two sons and a daughter.
