The police in Brașov are conducting 20 searches in seven counties to investigate attempts at fraud in obtaining funds from the 'Start-up Nation' program.

The police officers of the Economic Crime Investigation Service of the Brașov County Police Inspectorate, under the coordination of a prosecutor, are conducting investigations in a criminal case concerning attempted illegal acquisition of funds and forgery in private documents. The action includes 20 home searches in seven counties, including Cluj, Bihor, Hunedoara, Caraș-Severin, Prahova, Neamț, and Bucharest. The case was opened following an ex officio notification, with the police documenting the criminal activity of individuals who, between 2022 and 2025, allegedly requested funds of 2,400,000 lei through the 'Start-up Nation' program, using false documents. The searches target both the residences of individuals and the registered offices of the involved companies, where relevant documents and evidence were found. As part of the action, eight individuals will be interviewed.