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Romania: Corruption and Intimidation

August 12, 2014

For decades, Romanian authorities have been fighting against endemic corruption, with increasing success. Now even the president's family has become the focus of investigations.

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Mircea Basescu / Rumänien / Präsidentenbruder / Korruption
Image: Reuters

One of the most serious scandals involves President Traian Basescu's brother, who is accused of taking a €250,000 bribe from a Romanian criminal gang. In return he is alleged to have tried to influence the court investigating the clan - and video evidence has now surfaced. Parliament is demanding Basescu's resignation, saying he knew about the deal. The national anti-corruption directorate is investigating.

Rumänien Bukarest - Palast des Parlamentes
Image: picture-alliance/dpa