DNA carried out today 23 searches in eight counties, targeting ten individuals for extortion and influence peddling.

The National Anticorruption Directorate (DNA) conducted 23 searches on Wednesday in Bucharest and in the counties of Ilfov, Iași, Dolj, Vaslui, Prahova, Hunedoara, and Timișoara, in a corruption case. Ten individuals are being investigated for offenses such as influence peddling, blackmail, bribery, and using influence for the purpose of obtaining undue benefits. Among those being investigated is Fănel Bogoș, a veterinarian with businesses in the poultry industry. Hearings in this case will take place at the Territorial Service in Iași of the DNA.