# Romanian bribery investigation into energy executives

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/romanian-bribery-investigation-into-energy-executives
> Updated: 2026-09-27T10:20:22.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 2.

Romanian anti-corruption prosecutors (DNA) arrested Gregor Hudohmet, director of GEN-I Sonce, and Cristian Theodor Dragomir, CEO of Waldevar Energy, on suspicion of bribery and complicity. The investigation concerns an alleged bribe of 450,000 euros, plus VAT, intended to secure a contract for a 55 MW/220 MWh battery energy storage system in Gheorgheni, Romania.

Investigators allege the bribe, representing approximately 2% of the contract value signed in July 2026, was disguised as a “referral” contract for success fees. Prosecutors claim Dragomir exerted repeated pressure on a company administrator to facilitate the payment. Following the arrests, both suspects were placed in 30-day preventive detention by the Bucharest Tribunal.

Waldevar Energy issued a statement distancing itself from the alleged illegal acts, asserting the company did not participate in or benefit from the corruption. The company noted that its Internal Control Department had been investigating Dragomir for approximately 18 months after identifying irregularities, and that the company subsequently notified authorities and provided relevant documentation.

In response to the developments, the GEN-I Group held an extraordinary management meeting, appointed interim directors for GEN-I Sonce, and announced it is conducting an internal audit of the project. The company stated it has “zero tolerance for corruption” and will cooperate fully with Romanian authorities, noting it has considered the possibility of freezing the project pending the investigation’s outcome.

## Claims

- Cristian Theodor Dragomir, CEO of Waldevar Energy, allegedly assisted Hudohmet in the bribery attempt. (disputed by 6 sources)
- Waldevar Energy distances itself from the alleged corruption and states the company did not participate in the act. (disputed)
- Gregor Hudohmet allegedly requested a bribe of 450,000 euros plus VAT. (corroborated by 10 sources)
- The bribe was allegedly linked to a battery energy storage system project in Gheorgheni. (corroborated by 10 sources)
- Gregor Hudohmet and Cristian Theodor Dragomir have been placed in 30-day preventive detention. (corroborated by 9 sources)
- The GEN-I management board convened an extraordinary meeting to address the situation. (corroborated by 7 sources)
- The GEN-I Group has zero tolerance for corruption and illegal activities. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- The bribe represented 2% of the value of a contract signed in July 2026. (corroborated by 5 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-27: Waldevar Energy distances itself from CEO corruption probe

Waldevar Energy has distanced itself from a DNA corruption investigation involving CEO Cristian Theodor Dragomir, stating the company initiated its own internal probe 18 months ago.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/waldevar-energy-distances-itself-from-ceo-corruption-probe

### 2026-09-26: GEN-I Sonce CEO arrested in Romanian bribery investigation

Romanian authorities have arrested GEN-I Sonce CEO Gregor Hudohmet and Waldevar Energy's Cristian Dragomir for an alleged 450,000 euro bribe related to a battery energy storage project in Gheorgheni.

15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gregor-hudohmet-arrested-in-romania-on-corruption-charges

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