The results of the searches carried out today by the CNA, the IGP and the PA in several locations in the country in a case of illegal financing of a political formation
The officers of the National Anticorruption Center, together with the National Investigation Inspectorate of the IGP under the leadership of the Anticorruption Prosecutor’s Office, carried out 65 searches in several localities in the country, in a case of illegal financing of a political party, but also of some guided independent representatives of the same stuff, in local elections.
PYYPL bank cards, phones and tablets in which the mobile application for managing transactions was installed, financial means, 24 cartridges of 5.60 mm caliber, lists of entries with participation in various events and the amounts paid were found on practically all the extras searched participants, as well as special technique used in investigative actions.
As a result of the special investigative measures and criminal prosecution actions, evidence was accumulated regarding the illegal financing of the territorial offices of the respective party; registration of independent candidates but confidentially supported by the same party; falsifying signatures in lists for supporting and registering candidates; payment of 20,000 lei to party candidates and independent candidates confidentially supported by this party; payment of amounts from 500 to 3000 lei to people who agree to vote for the candidates of this party; the intention to fully corrupt the voters of some localities, etc.
Following the searches, three people were detained, representatives of the targeted party. Investigations into the case are ongoing.