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Story summary
- Calin Georgescu, former Romanian presidential candidate, was detained by DIICOT on 21 September 2026.
- DIICOT executed search warrants at Georgescu’s homes in Bucharest, Mogosoaia, Ciolpani, Buftea and Ilfov.
- Prosecutors say Georgescu led a trio—including a 64-year-old Italian and 47-year-old Romanian—to defraud €1.1 million.
- The scheme, linked to a “ghost bank,” collected €1 million and €100,000 for loans.
- AUR leader George Simion called the arrest authoritarian and warned others could be targeted.
