The DNA caught a man in the act after he allegedly demanded €11,000 to influence tax inspections

A man was caught in the act by DNA prosecutors while receiving €11,000 from the administrator of several companies, after allegedly promising that he could influence tax inspections carried out by ANAF. He was placed under judicial supervision for 60 days, starting on September 18, 2026.

According to the DNA, between May and September 2026, the defendant, S.L.C., a private individual with no special status, allegedly demanded the money from the administrator of several companies. He allegedly claimed to have influence over people in the leadership of the National Agency for Fiscal Administration and, through them, over anti-fraud inspectors.

In exchange for the money, the man allegedly promised to secure favorable treatment for the companies during the inspections and to inform the administrator about any referrals to criminal prosecution authorities.

Following the inspections, ANAF allegedly established additional payment obligations to the state budget amounting to approximately 700,000 lei. On Thursday, when he received the money, prosecutors established that the offense had been caught in the act.

During the period of judicial supervision, the man may not leave Romania without the DNA’s approval and may not contact the persons named in the order. Failure to comply with the obligations may lead to house arrest or pretrial detention.