DNA: Waldevar Energy Director Placed in Preventive Detention in a €450,000 Bribery Case

The general manager of Waldevar Energy SRL, Cristian Theodor Dragomir, and Slovenian businessman Gregor Hudohmet were placed under preventive arrest for 30 days in a private-sector corruption case. On September 26, 2026, the Bucharest Tribunal ordered the measure at the request of the DNA.

According to prosecutors, between February and September 2026, Hudohmet allegedly requested 450,000 euros, plus VAT, representing 2% of the value of a contract concluded in July between two companies. The contract concerned the construction of a battery energy storage system, with a power of 55 MW and a capacity of 220 MWh, in the municipality of Gheorgheni.

The DNA claims that Dragomir allegedly supported the Slovenian businessman and repeatedly pressured the administrator of the company required to make the payment. To conceal the bribe, the money was allegedly to be paid under a referral contract, with a success fee.

The project is being developed by the Slovenian company GEN-I Sonce, while Waldevar Energy is the contractor for the works. The investigation continues to establish all the persons involved and each person’s share of participation. The case is among the few private-sector corruption cases made public in Romania.