Horațiu Potra, accused of attempted coup, wants to surrender in Romania to prove his innocence and reunite with his family.

Horațiu Potra, a mercenary sent to trial in Romania for attempted coup, announced through his lawyers that he wishes to surrender to the Romanian authorities. Potra, along with his son and grandson, was arrested on September 24 in Dubai, where he was living legally. His lawyers, Christiana Mondea and Șerban Moga, stated that the decision to voluntarily return to Romania is a gesture of dignity and courage, emphasizing that the Potra family has never evaded prosecution. Horațiu sent a message stating that he has nothing to hide and that he misses his family, wanting to confront the charges to clear his name. The Potra family expresses their willingness to cooperate with the judicial authorities for a fair and objective trial.