# Bribery investigation into Romanian energy project

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bribery-investigation-into-romanian-energy-project
> Updated: 2026-10-01T14:21:08.000Z. Sources: 18. Developments: 2.

Romanian authorities, specifically the National Anticorruption Directorate (DNA), are investigating an alleged bribery scheme involving Gregor Hudohmet, the former director of GEN-I Sonce, and Cristian Theodor Dragomir, the former CEO of Waldevar Energy.

The investigation concerns a large-scale energy storage battery project in Gheorgheni, valued at over €22 million. Prosecutors allege that between February and September 2026, Hudohmet requested a €450,000 success fee, plus VAT, which represented 2% of the contract value. Authorities claim this payment was disguised through a commission contract for services that were not actually rendered.

Evidence for the case reportedly includes secret recordings made by the head of a Romanian contracting company. Following the allegations, the Bucharest Tribunal ordered 30-day preventive arrests for both Hudohmet and Dragomir on September 26. In response to the probe, GEN-I management initiated an audit and appointed interim directors, stating a policy of “zero tolerance for corruption.”

## Claims

- FlyOne asserts that all invested funds were reported to tax authorities and taxes were paid in full. (disputed by 3 sources)
- The undeclared funds were allegedly used to found an aviation company, specifically FlyOne. (disputed by 2 sources)
- The suspected tax evasion and money laundering involve more than 40 million lei. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- PCCOCS is investigating a suspected organized criminal group involved in tax evasion and money laundering. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Law enforcement conducted searches at offices, homes, and vehicles on October 1. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- FlyOne claims the prosecution's presentation of the investigation creates a distorted image of the company. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-01: FlyOne investigated for suspected tax evasion and money laundering

Moldovan prosecutors are investigating a suspected criminal group for tax evasion and money laundering involving over 40 million lei, allegedly linked to the founding of FlyOne.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/waldevar-energy-bribery-probe-involves-450000-alleged-bribe

### 2026-09-29: Gregor Hudohmet faces bribery investigation in Romania

Former GEN-I Sonce director Gregor Hudohmet faces bribery allegations in Romania involving a €450,000 demand linked to a €22 million battery storage project.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gregor-hudohmet-faces-bribery-investigation-in-romania

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