Former energy minister Constantin Nita handed 4-year jail sentence

Friday, June 29, 2018

Romania’s High Court handed a 4-year jail sentence to Constantin Nita, the former minister of energy, who was accused of influence peddling by anti-corruption prosecutors. The jail sentence can’t be appealed. Prosecutors alleged that Nita received RON 303,000 from businessman Tiberiu Urdareanu to help his firm secure a public contract with the Iasi City Hall. Authorities have seized this amount. Investigators said ...

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Friday, June 29, 2018

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