Ovidiu Dragoș Argeșanu was detained on Tuesday by the Capital Police following a criminal investigation into multiple sexual assault allegations arising from individual therapy sessions. According to the Bucharest Police, the 57-year-old practitioner faces six total charges spanning rape, attempted rape, and sexual assault allegedly committed against three victims between 2020 and 2025 across Bucharest, Sibiu, and Ialomița.
Criminal Investigation Details and Police Charges
The criminal inquiry is managed by investigators from the Sector 4 Criminal Investigations Service under the supervision of the Sector 4 District Prosecutor’s Office. According to the Bucharest Police statement, the suspect allegedly touched three victims in their intimate zones without consent during sessions, exploiting the spiritual and psychological authority he held over them. Police executed three search warrants in Bucharest and Ilfov County, seizing various items before placing Argeșanu under a 24-hour detention ahead of a court hearing seeking a 30-day preventive arrest warrant.
Additional reports from Snoop outline specific dates tied to the allegations, including an alleged act of rape on October 3, 2022, inside an Ialomița hotel room, alongside a similar attempted act in March 2024. Investigative reporting by Snoop initially brought these claims to light on May 11, 2026, after contacting nearly 50 clients and witnesses over a six-month period.
Modus Operandi and Psychological Manipulation
Victims interviewed during the investigation described unconsented touching of breasts and intimate areas, as well as digital penetration. According to the same reporting, Argeșanu justified these physical acts through esoteric pretexts regarding energy measurement, karma, or eliminating demons. Clients often arrived during moments of personal vulnerability—such as depression following a fatal car accident—seeking Reiki or alternative spiritual therapies. The investigation documented cases where the practitioner attributed negative energies or sexual problems to clients while claiming they were reincarnated angels.
Did you know? Investigative reporting revealed that alternative therapy practices in Romania remain largely unregulated by the state, allowing unchecked practitioners to amass large followings while operating outside formal medical oversight boards.
Background of the Practitioner and Financial Operations
Despite lacking formal board authorization, he built a decades-long presence as a spiritual and medical authority, amassing tens of thousands of followers. Subsequent investigative episodes detailed how assistants instructed participants to pay in cash without issuing fiscal receipts during weekend therapy sessions that generated substantial monthly revenue.
When questioned about the allegations, Argeșanu rejected the claims of sexual assault as nonsense, asserting that he maintains a clean conscience.
Frequently Asked Questions
What specific charges does Ovidiu Dragoș Argeșanu face?
According to the Bucharest Police, Argeșanu faces six charges encompassing rape, attempted rape, and sexual assault involving three identified victims.
Where did the alleged offenses take place?
Police state the acts occurred between 2020 and 2025 at a practice in Bucharest, a property in Sibiu, and a hotel room in Ialomița.
Does the suspect hold a valid medical license?
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