ANAF Inspector from Timiș investigated for influence peddling: €1.5 million from a businessman
A senior ANAF inspector in Timiș county is under criminal investigation for influence peddling. He allegedly accepted €1.5 million from a businessman.
ANAF Inspector from Timiș suspected of receiving €1.5 million bribe from a businessman
Google News RO — Crime (ro) reports that a senior inspector with the National Tax Administration Agency (ANAF), working in Timiș county, is under criminal investigation for influence peddling.
According to available information, the official allegedly accepted the sum of €1.5 million from a businessman. Investigators are examining the extent to which the inspector used his position and influence within the institution to favour the businessman's interests.
The case is being handled by the competent authorities, and the investigation is ongoing. The full identity of the suspect and details regarding the exact nature of the services allegedly provided in exchange for the sum have not been made public at this stage of the investigation.
Influence peddling represents one of the corruption offences pursued with priority by Romanian prosecutors, particularly among public officials with tax control responsibilities.
Source: Google News RO — Crime (ro)