DIICOT has opened a criminal case for fraud in the case of Călin Georgescu, after he was accused by a businessman of defrauding him of one million euros.

A businessman from Buzău reported Călin Georgescu, a former presidential candidate, for fraud, claiming that Georgescu defrauded him of one million euros in transactions involving precious metals. DIICOT has confirmed the opening of a criminal case, with investigations currently in the in rem stage, without any individuals being prosecuted at this time. The businessman transferred the money as collateral for a loan but did not receive the promised amount back from Georgescu. Additional details suggest meetings between the parties involved and promises to return the funds.