# Missing minor recovery and assault investigation in Romania

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/missing-minor-recovery-and-assault-investigation-in-romania
> Updated: 2026-08-20T08:43:30.000Z. Sources: 26. Developments: 2.

A 35-year-old man from Alba Iulia, identified as Daniel Ciociu, was detained by police following the discovery of a 12-year-old girl who had been missing since August 14. The girl’s mother, who lives in Spain, had reported the disappearance several days prior.

Police intercepted the man and the minor in a vehicle on Livezii Street in Alba Iulia. Investigations indicated the man was driving without a license in a car reported stolen from Belgium. The individual is being investigated for the sexual assault of the minor, which allegedly took place both in Alba Iulia and abroad. He faces additional charges related to the stolen vehicle and driving without a license.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-20: Romania police conduct widespread operations and arrests

Romanian police have conducted widespread operations nationwide, resulting in thousands of fines, hundreds of license revocations, and numerous arrests for theft, fraud, violence, and traffic violations.

22 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alba-iulia-man-detained-for-alleged-assault-of-missing-12-year-old

### 2026-08-18: Missing 13-year-old boy triggers RO-Alert in Bucharest and Ilfov

A RO-Alert has been issued in Bucharest and Ilfov for 13-year-old Ionuț Valentin Fieru, who has been missing from Popești-Leordeni since August 17.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/missing-13-year-old-boy-triggers-ro-alert-in-bucharest-and-ilfov

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