DNA detains six people: courier firm network causing 50 million lei loss
Six people have been detained by DNA for tax evasion in a case with an estimated loss of over 50 million lei. The network allegedly operated dozens of delivery firms with thousands of couriers employed without legal formalities.
Network of phantom firms in courier sector dismantled by DNA
Six people were detained on Wednesday by the National Anti-Corruption Directorate (DNA) in a tax evasion case with an estimated loss of over 50 million lei, according to News.ro. The main suspect, identified as L.A.C., administrator of several commercial companies, is evading criminal prosecution.
Among those detained is an accountant. The anti-corruption prosecutors have also initiated criminal proceedings against L.A.C., and on 18 June 2026 he is scheduled to be presented to the Timiș Tribunal with a proposal for preventive arrest in absentia for 30 days.
Dozens of courier firms, thousands of delivery workers without contracts
According to DNA, starting in 2023, the suspects allegedly established dozens of commercial companies operating in the field of food product delivery through online platforms. The firms were initially registered in the names of people from L.A.C.'s close circle, who opened bank accounts, obtained corresponding cards and configured payment applications. Subsequently, the shareholdings were transferred to people in precarious financial situations or without valuable property.
In reality, according to the investigators, the companies were controlled by L.A.C. together with co-suspects M.D.D. and B.F., these individuals being the real beneficiaries of the entire mechanism. Thousands of people allegedly carried out courier activities without being registered or declared, in order to avoid paying contributions related to a legal employment relationship.
Circuit of phantom firms and fictitious invoices
Revenue from delivery activities was transferred successively through a circuit of transit companies, until reaching "phantom" firms, where tax obligations were practically cancelled. In the accounts of the final beneficiaries, fictitious invoices issued by the intermediary companies were entered — operations carried out with the assistance of suspect B.V., in the capacity of accountant and person designated for the electronic transmission of tax declarations.
Courier salaries were paid through bank transfers from accounts of individuals close to L.A.C., with payments disguised under explanations such as "loan repayment", in order to hide the true nature of the operations.
Daily cash withdrawals of up to 20,000 euros
The suspects allegedly made successive cash withdrawals from ATMs of up to 10,000 lei daily for each card used, reaching approximately 20,000 euros per day. From nine commercial companies controlled by the group, over a period of 21 days, a total of 1,337,449 lei was withdrawn in cash, through 286 withdrawal operations.
The total loss caused to the state budget — representing VAT, taxes and contributions with source deduction — is currently estimated at over 50,000,000 lei.
Seizures on accounts and real estate
In order to recover the loss, prosecutors have ordered the institution of precautionary seizure on bank accounts and real estate property belonging to the suspects and the companies they controlled.
DNA clarifies that criminal prosecution continues against other natural and legal persons involved in the mechanism.
Source: News.ro