Police sub-commissioner from Olt arrested for trafficking in influence
A police officer in Olt county has been remanded in custody on suspicion of trafficking in influence.
Police sub-commissioner from Olt arrested for trafficking in influence
A police sub-commissioner from the Olt County Police Inspectorate has been detained and subsequently remanded in custody, being accused of committing the offence of trafficking in influence.
According to information published by Cotidianul RO, the officer is suspected of having solicited and received improper benefits in exchange for promising to use his influence or authority to obtain favourable results in various situations.
The case is being investigated by anti-corruption structures, and the remand in custody was ordered by the competent court. The investigation in this matter continues, with all the circumstances in which the acts were committed and any damages caused to be established.
Trafficking in influence is a serious offence, provided for under Romania's Penal Code, and is punishable by imprisonment from 2 to 7 years. When the act is committed by a public official, the sentence may be increased.
Source: Google News RO — Crime (ro)