Călin Georgescu taken to DIICOT for computer search; wife Cristela heard

Călin Georgescu was transported to the DIICOT headquarters on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, to undergo a computer search as prosecutors continued investigating an alleged organized crime and fraud scheme involving over 1.1 million euros. The former presidential candidate is currently held under a 30-day preventive arrest warrant issued by the Bucharest Court of Appeal on September 29, 2026.

Cristela Georgescu Summoned for Hearings at DIICOT

Alongside Călin Georgescu, his wife Cristela Georgescu arrived at the DIICOT headquarters on Tuesday morning after being summoned by prosecutors to be heard as a witness.

Vasile Moldoveanu Provides Statements Regarding a 118,000 Lei Loan

The financial inquiry also involved family testimony from Vasile Moldoveanu, the father of Cristela Georgescu and father-in-law of Călin Georgescu. Moldoveanu arrived at DIICOT on Monday, October 5, 2026, to give statements as a witness concerning a 118,000 lei loan granted in October 2023 to businessman Răzvan Leu. Prosecutors examined the specific circumstances under which the loan transfer occurred between the family member and the primary complainant in the case.

Răzvan Leu Files Complaint Over 1.1 Million Euro Prejudicial Business

The criminal file originated from a complaint filed in January 2024 by businessman Răzvan Leu, who claimed a total loss exceeding 1.1 million euros. To recover the damages, prosecutors instituted a seizure on Georgescu’s villa located in Mogoșoaia.

Protesters Gather Outside the Central Arrest Facility in Bucharest

While judicial procedures advanced inside DIICOT, hundreds of supporters demonstrated outside the Central Arrest facility in Bucharest, demanding the release of Călin Georgescu. Crowd sizes peaked over the weekend, growing from roughly 1,000 participants on Saturday to approximately 2,000 on Sunday, before settling near 200 protesters by Monday evening carrying Free C.G. banners. Demonstrations entered their fifth day, prompting the Bucharest Gendarmerie to issue 50 contraventional fines totaling over 52,000 lei and open two criminal case files for infractions involving dangerous objects and outrage, while residents in nearby apartment blocks and students at a local college filed noise complaints.

Frequently Asked Questions About the DIICOT Inquiry

When was Călin Georgescu placed in preventive arrest?

The Bucharest Court of Appeal ordered the 30-day preventive arrest for Călin Georgescu on September 29, 2026, following a request filed by DIICOT prosecutors.

Who initiated the criminal complaint against Călin Georgescu?

Businessman Răzvan Leu filed the initial criminal complaint in January 2024, claiming a financial prejudice of over 1.1 million euros linked to a failed credit acquisition scheme.

What specific property has been seized by prosecutors?

Investigators instituted a judicial seizure on Călin Georgescu’s residential villa located in Mogoșoaia as part of efforts to recover the claimed damages.

What penalties have law enforcement issued during the Bucharest protests?

The Bucharest Gendarmerie applied 50 contraventional sanctions valued at over 52,000 lei and initiated two criminal files for offenses including the unauthorized carriage of dangerous objects and outrage.