# Corruption investigations in Romania

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20261103-corruption-investigations-in-romania
> Updated: 2026-11-03T06:20:40.000Z. Sources: 23. Developments: 2.

Authorities in Romania have launched several investigations into corruption and organized crime involving public officials.

In Ilfov, the National Anticorruption Directorate (DNA) detained Mihai Niță, head of the Ilfov Public Community Service for Driving Licenses and Vehicle Registration, and department coordinator Cosmin Dobre. The officials are accused of forming an organized criminal group that facilitated passing driving exams through bribery. Methods allegedly included selecting easier exam routes and providing unrecorded assistance during practical tests.

In a separate case, the General Prosecutor's Office has indicted prosecutors Gigi Valentin Stefan and Teodor Nita from the Constanta Court of Appeal. Both individuals have been in preventive arrest since May 15. Stefan is accused of continuous influence peddling, allegedly receiving approximately 110,000 euros and various goods, such as honey, fish, and meat, from businessman Dumitru Daniel Learciu. These bribes were reportedly intended to influence public officials and resolve criminal cases favorably, including facilitating business interests related to PNRR project payments. New details indicate that between December 2025 and April 2026, payments were allegedly made in cash and via gift bags, which were sometimes placed directly into a cupboard in the prosecutor's office.

Nita faces charges including abuse of office, blackmail, and usurpation of function. He is specifically accused of instigating abuse of office and fabricating evidence by modifying witness statements and creating false documents to construct a criminal case against Adrian Silviu Sima, a high-ranking official of the Coast Guard.

Also indicted in this case are businessmen Mihale Cartali and Dumitru Daniel Learciu, a former county councilor and former executive director of the Agency for Rural Investment Financing (AFIR) in Constanța.

## Claims

- Gigi Ștefan allegedly received approximately 110,000 euros from Dumitru Daniel Learciu. (reported by 7 sources)
- Gigi Ștefan is accused of continuous influence peddling. (reported by 6 sources)
- Prosecutors Gigi Valentin Ștefan and Teodor Niță have been indicted by the General Prosecutor's Office. (reported by 5 sources)
- The prosecutors have been in preventive arrest since May 15. (reported by 3 sources)
- AUR filed a simple motion against Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare regarding budget reporting methodologies. (reported by 3 sources)
- AUR claims there is a difference of over 28 billion lei between the reported budget deficit and the ESA methodology calculation. (reported by 3 sources)
- Teodor Niță is accused of instigating abuse of office, blackmail, and fabrication of evidence. (reported by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-11-03: Prosecutors Gigi Ștefan and Teodor Niță indicted for corruption in Romania

Romanian prosecutors Gigi Ștefan and Teodor Niță have been indicted for corruption, including influence peddling and fabricating evidence against a Coast Guard official.

23 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romanian-prosecutors-gigi-stefan-and-teodor-nita-indicted-for-corruption

### 2026-10-14: Ilfov driving license officials detained for bribery and organized crime

Ilfov driving license officials Mihai Niță and Cosmin Dobre have been detained by DNA for allegedly running a bribery scheme to facilitate driving exams.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ilfov-drivers-license-officials-detained-in-bribery-probe

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