# Legal investigations in Romania

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/legal-investigations-in-romania
> Updated: 2026-10-26T13:12:18.000Z. Sources: 32. Developments: 3.

Recent developments in Romania involve separate criminal investigations into different individuals.

In Ploiești, Alexandru Constandachi, known as ‘Justițiarul de Berceni’, and George Daniel Bozieru were detained for 24 hours following allegations of assault and unlawful deprivation of liberty. The case stems from an August 2026 incident where Constandachi claimed to have intercepted a suspected rapist; however, the suspect filed a counter-complaint alleging he was beaten and forcibly removed from a vehicle. Investigators reportedly found a stun gun and an airsoft weapon during searches, and prosecutors have requested 30 days of preventive arrest. Police are also continuing a separate inquiry into the original rape allegation involving the 25-year-old man.

In Iași, Alexandru Toader, a lecturer at Alexandru Ioan Cuza University and a public notary, was detained following allegations of sexual assault and harassment. Two former students accused him of exchanging sexual advances for academic favors. While prosecutors seek his preventive arrest, former Minister of Justice Tudorel Toader has defended his son, characterizing the allegations as a fabrication.

On October 24, 2026, the Iași Court of Appeal placed Toader in preventive detention for 30 days. He faces investigation for continuous rape, sexual aggression, attempted sexual aggression, and the use of a professional position for sexual purposes. Prosecutors allege Toader exploited his academic authority to pressure students into sexual acts in exchange for passing exams. One student reported being approached after failing exams and alleging sexual relations occurred in both his university and notary offices. Tudorel Toader maintains the allegations are a “fabricated attack” orchestrated by a lawyer with a criminal record.

## Claims

- Ionuț Alexandru Toader was placed under 30-day preventive arrest by the Iași Court of Appeal. (corroborated by 17 sources)
- Toader is accused of continuous rape, sexual aggression, attempted sexual aggression, and use of office for sexual purposes. (corroborated by 17 sources)
- The accused is a lecturer at the Faculty of Law of Alexandru Ioan Cuza University and a public notary. (corroborated by 17 sources)
- Tudorel Toader claims the case is an attack against him and was orchestrated by a lawyer to improve her legal situation. (corroborated by 10 sources)
- One student alleged she had sexual relations with Toader in his faculty office and at his notary office. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- Tudorel Toader is acting as the legal representative for his son in the case. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The university Ethics Commission opened an investigation into the case in November 2025. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The investigation is based on seven complaints. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Alexandru Ioan Cuza University announced the automatic suspension of Toader's employment contract following his arrest. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-26: Alexandru Toader arrested on charges of rape and sexual assault

Alexandru Toader, a law lecturer in Iași, has been arrested on charges of rape and sexual assault. UAIC has banned him from teaching, while student groups demand stricter university ethics reforms.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alexandru-ioan-cuza-university-bans-lecturers-following-sexual-assault-arrest

### 2026-10-23: Alexandru Toader arrested for sexual assault allegations

Alexandru Toader, a law lecturer and notary, has been arrested for 30 days facing charges of continuous rape and sexual aggression against students.

23 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alexandru-toader-detained-following-sexual-assault-allegations

### 2026-10-19: Alexandru Constandachi detained in Ploiești over assault allegations

Alexandru Constandachi, known as ‘Justițiarul de Berceni’, has been detained in Ploiești for allegedly assaulting and detaining a man suspected of raping a minor.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alexandru-constandachi-detained-in-ploieti-investigation

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