Sebastian Popescu, the first message after the scandal of the attempted recruitment of a minor: "I was set up. I was called by a fake journalist from Baia Mare. It's a staged scenario, of a political nature."

Sebastian Popescu was placed under judicial control after allegedly proposing to a 15-year-old boy to maintain intimate relationships. He denies the allegations, claiming that he was the victim of a political trap orchestrated by a fake journalist. Popescu stated that he never intended to engage in relationships with minors and that the entire situation contradicts his values. The investigations are being conducted by the Sexual Assault Service, and he has requested a swift clarification of the situation.