The ECHR declared inadmissible the case of doctor Șerban Alexandru Brădișteanu against the Romanian state for the confiscation of assets.

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) rejected the request of Șerban Alexandru Brădișteanu, who contested the confiscation of a portion of his assets by the Romanian authorities. The decision, communicated on May 21, 2026, concluded that Romania respected the right to a fair trial and the right to property.

The procedure was initiated by the National Integrity Agency (ANI) following checks that revealed significant discrepancies between Brădișteanu's income and expenses, totaling 3,595,333 euros and 414,000 dollars. Romanian courts decided to confiscate 737,769 Swiss francs, considering that their origin was not justified. The ECHR confirmed that the asset verification procedure is civil, not criminal, and that the state can request explanations regarding the origin of assets in the case of public officials. The decision strengthens the Romanian mechanism for controlling the assets of dignitaries and confirms that the confiscation of unjustified assets is legitimate, respecting the guarantees of a fair trial. Lawyer Ion Cojocari emphasized that, although the state can request explanations, confiscation cannot be automatic but must follow clear procedures.