Five people were arrested in Brașov for fraud, illegal acquisition of funds, and money laundering, with an estimated damage of 7.4 million lei.

Following an investigation coordinated by the Brașov Organized Crime Combat Brigade and DIICOT prosecutors, five individuals have been placed in preventive detention, while another four have been placed under preventive measures for forming an organized criminal group, fraud, and money laundering.

The estimated damage is 7.48 million lei. The group has been active since 2023, misleading the financial institution by using false documents and establishing shell companies. They obtained loans and financing through fraudulent methods, including non-repayable state aid. After obtaining the money, the funds were transferred and withdrawn in cash, being used for the purchase of real estate and luxury cars. Authorities conducted 52 searches in several counties, confiscating relevant evidence and imposing seizures on assets.