Police carry out 13 raids in Bucharest and counties to investigate a criminal group involved in computer fraud and money laundering.

Thirteen raids are taking place in Bucharest and the counties of Ilfov, Giurgiu and Călărași in a criminal case concerning illegal access to computer systems and fraud. A group of 16 people allegedly accessed UK government accounts, compromising over 1,000 taxpayer accounts and fraudulently claiming tax refunds. The estimated damage is over £1 million. The action is being carried out with international support to identify all members of the criminal group.