Police officers in Hunedoara carried out five searches in a case concerning the promotion of fascist and antisemitic propaganda

Police officers from the Criminal Investigation Service of the Hunedoara County Police Inspectorate carried out five home searches on Wednesday in Hunedoara, Arad and Dolj counties, as well as in Bucharest, in a criminal case concerning the public promotion of fascist, Legionary, racist and xenophobic symbols and messages, as well as antisemitic ideas.

The action was conducted under the coordination of the Prosecutor’s Office attached to the Orăștie District Court, with the support of the Criminal Investigations Directorate of the Romanian Police and officers from the county inspectorates involved.

The investigation concerns the production, sale, dissemination or possession, for the purpose of dissemination, of fascist, Legionary, racist or xenophobic symbols, as well as their use in public. Authorities are also investigating acts related to promoting the cult of individuals found guilty of genocide, crimes against humanity or war crimes, or who were part of the leadership of extremist organizations. Investigators are also examining the public promotion of antisemitic ideas, concepts or doctrines.

Following the searches, material evidence was seized and will be analyzed. Police also executed five summons warrants, with the persons concerned set to be questioned.

The investigation is continuing under the coordination of the prosecutor in charge, to establish the full extent of the criminal activity and take the legally required measures. The operation was carried out as part of Operation JUPITER, coordinated by the General Prosecutor’s Office and the Romanian Police.