The police conducted searches in Bucharest and eight other counties in a money laundering case with a damage of 35 million lei.

The Capital Police, together with other law enforcement structures, conducted 35 home searches in Bucharest and in the counties of Ilfov, Giurgiu, Prahova, Dâmbovița, Timiș, Cluj, Dolj, and Vâlcea on Thursday. This action is part of a criminal case under the supervision of the Prosecutor's Office next to the Bucharest Tribunal, investigating money laundering and embezzlement crimes.

The investigation revealed that several individuals had created a complex mechanism to launder approximately 35,000,000 lei, initially coming from a state-guaranteed bank loan worth 175,300,000 lei. The funds were allegedly transferred quickly and unjustifiably into the accounts of two commercial companies, with the aim of concealing their origin. Subsequently, the amounts were transferred into the personal account of the manager of the company that obtained the loan.

Additionally, the first commercial company benefited from non-repayable funds of over 85,500,000 lei. Following the searches, the individuals involved were identified and items of interest were seized as part of the investigation, which continues under the supervision of the competent authorities.