Călin Georgescu questioned in a new criminal case after a gesture made upon leaving Buftea Police Station

Riana Gegiu

22 October 2026, 10:45

Politics

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Călin Georgescu is being questioned on Thursday in a new criminal case after he allegedly made a legionary salute upon leaving the Buftea Police headquarters. Investigators are examining the gesture and the circumstances in which it was made, according to information published by Cotidianul.

The questioning is taking place in the context of authorities examining a possible violation of legislation that sanctions the promotion of fascist, legionary, racist, or xenophobic organizations, symbols, and doctrines. For now, the available information does not indicate the existence of a definitive charge or a resolution in this case.

The case was opened after Georgescu allegedly made the controversial gesture when leaving the Buftea Police station. Investigators will determine the exact nature of the gesture, his intention, and whether the elements of a criminal offense are present.

The questioning represents a stage of the criminal investigation and does not amount to a determination of guilt. The investigation is continuing, and the authorities will decide on any legal measures depending on the evidence gathered.

Context: Georgescu has four more criminal cases

Before this new hearing, Călin Georgescu was brought in for questioning in a DIICOT case opened following allegations related to operations involving computer devices and attempts to alter data or disrupt the systems used by investigators, including by searching the villa in Mogoșoaia to identify recording equipment.

He had been placed in preventive detention since September 29, and on October 13 the Bucharest Tribunal ordered that the detention be replaced with house arrest, a decision challenged by DIICOT; the Bucharest Court of Appeal was expected to hear the challenge, while Georgescu was also being tried in other cases. During the same period, one of Georgescu’s supporters was taken in for questioning after allegedly striking two cameramen outside DIICOT, with the police opening a criminal case for assault or other acts of violence.