According to judicial sources cited by Digi24, Călin Georgescu was detained for 24 hours on September 21, 2026, following DIICOT searches at his residence in Mogoșoaia, Ilfov County, regarding an alleged fraud scheme involving a 1,1 milioane de euro loss. Investigators state that the former presidential candidate was intercepted in traffic and taken home for the searches before being moved to the DIICOT central headquarters in Bucharest under charges of forming an organized criminal group and aggravated fraud.
DIICOT Raids and Official Charges in the 1,1 milioane de euro Fraud Case
According to DIICOT prosecutors, the criminal case centers on an organized group involving two Romanian citizens—aged 64 and 47. Judicial sources identify the 64-year-old as Călin Georgescu. The primary victim, Buzău businessman Răzvan Leu, transferred over 1 milion de euro to an entity in the Commonwealth of Dominica via a Swiss bank account, according to DIICOT files. Prosecutors state that 100.000 de euro were for the electoral campaign of the group leader, Călin Georgescu, bringing the total alleged prejudice to 1,1 milioane de euro.
Evidence Seized During Searches Across Five Addresses
According to the official Police and DIICOT announcements, law enforcement executed five search warrants across Mogoșoaia, Ciolpani, Buftea, and Bucharest. Investigators recovered jamming devices, data storage tools, and suspicious identity documents, including two passports and a badge flagged for expert analysis. Sources report that investigators utilized specialized wall scanners during the search of Georgescu’s home, where officials found a document certifying him as a senator of Malta alongside a jamming device. Concurrently, businessman Ionel Rusen was subjected to searches and subsequently detained for 24 hours alongside Georgescu.
Arrest Proceedings and Public Reactions at the DIICOT Headquarters
According to reports from Digi24, Călin Georgescu invoked his right to silence and refused to make statements before prosecutors. By evening, Georgescu and businessman Ionel Rusen were escorted out of the DIICOT headquarters in handcuffs to be transferred to the Central Arrest. Footage from the scene shows Georgescu raising his handcuffed hands above his head toward dozens of supporters gathered behind protective metal barriers who chanted “Liberty” and “Călin is innocent.” Prosecutors plan to ask the Bucharest Tribunal judge of rights and liberties to issue 30-day preventative arrest warrants for the suspects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was Călin Georgescu detained by DIICOT?
According to DIICOT, Călin Georgescu was detained for 24 hours over allegations of forming an organized criminal group and aggravated fraud involving a 1,1 milioane de euro loss linked to fake foreign financing deals.
What did investigators find during the searches at his home?
According to the official Police report, investigators seized jamming systems, data storage units, suspicious identification documents including two passports and a badge, and a document certifying him as a senator of Malta.
Who filed the initial complaint against Călin Georgescu?
According to judicial records and media reports, the criminal complaint was filed in 2024 by Buzău businessman Răzvan Leu after he transferred over 1.100.000 de euro as a guarantee for promised credit.
What other legal troubles does Călin Georgescu face?
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