On 22 April, Romanian judicial and law enforcement authorities conducted 69 searches at locations including the headquarters of two public institutions, private residences and the offices of several companies. In parallel, a European Investigation Order issued by the Romanian authorities was executed in France, resulting in the search of a residence connected to the case.

Eurojust facilitated the investigation by organising a coordination meeting between the French and Romanian authorities, enabling real-time communication and cooperation among the national authorities to ensure that investigative measures were aligned across jurisdictions. Such cooperation is central to the ability of national authorities to ascertain criminal liability as well as to safeguard the financial interests of the European Union and of Member States.

Investigations into the alleged corruption and money laundering continue. In line with the presumption of innocence, no further details can be disclosed at this stage to avoid jeopardising the ongoing proceedings.

The actions were carried out by the following authorities:

Romania: National Anticorruption Directorate – Central Structure, the Territorial Services of Alba Iulia, Brașov, Iași, Oradea, Pitești, Suceava and Timișoara, County Police Inspectorates of Alba, Cluj and Maramureș, and the Romanian Gendarmerie

France: Investigative judge – Judicial Court of Melun; National Police - CPN Torcy, GIR 77 and DCOS 77