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Prosecutors Probe Army Chief Over 20 Extra University Seats

6/2/2026

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Prosecutors say army chief of staff General Gheorghita Vlad tried to secure an extra 20 state-funded university seats for the defence ministry in 2025.
Anti-corruption prosecutors in Bucharest have opened a criminal investigation into General Gheorghita Vlad.
The defence ministry says it is cooperating with investigators and will not comment to avoid interference.
Prosecutors allege Vlad helped a deputy demand the extra seats, exceeding the ministry’s annual quota.

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Prosecutors say army chief of staff General Gheorghita Vlad tried to secure an extra 20 state-funded university seats for the defence ministry in 2025.
Anti-corruption prosecutors in Bucharest have opened a criminal investigation into General Gheorghita Vlad.
The defence ministry says it is cooperating with investigators and will not comment to avoid interference.
Prosecutors allege Vlad helped a deputy demand the extra seats, exceeding the ministry’s annual quota.