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Bucharest mayor Ciprian Ciucu summoned to DNA as suspect in bribery case over Sector 6 permits
Ciprian Ciucu, mayor of Bucharest and first vice-president of the National Liberal Party, was summoned to the National Anticorruption Directorate on 18 June as a suspect in a bribery case dating from his time as mayor of Sector 6.
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In brief
Ciprian Ciucu was called to the DNA on 18 June with suspect status in a case involving urbanism permits issued while he was mayor of Sector 6.
Bribe-taking (luare de mită) carries a sentence of three to ten years, with possible increases because the DNA is handling the case, according to lawyer Toni Neacșu.
Ciucu is the closest ally of PNL president Ilie Bolojan, and the investigation comes during a leadership crisis triggered by President Nicusor Dan’s appointment of Adrian Veștea as prime minister designate.
Prosecutors may formally charge Ciucu after the hearing; Section II of the DNA, which handles high-level corruption, is directing the investigation.
The investigation
Ciprian Ciucu, mayor of Bucharest and first vice-president of the National Liberal Party (PNL), was summoned to the National Anticorruption Directorate (DNA) on Thursday 18 June. Judicial sources cited by G4Media, Mediafax and other outlets describe him as a suspect in a bribery case linked to the issue of urbanism permits during his previous tenure as mayor of Sector 6. Upon arrival at the DNA headquarters, Ciucu told reporters
“"I don't know anything."”
Legal exposure
Lawyer Toni Neacșu, speaking on Antena 3, explained that bribe-taking carries a sentence of 3 to 10 years and that the DNA’s involvement can lead to increased limits.
““This is practically the most serious corruption accusation that can be brought against a public official. It is bribe-taking, 3 to 10 years, and these limits can even be increased under the conditions of a DNA case.””
Political reverberations
The summons lands amid a heated internal crisis within PNL. President Nicusor Dan recently appointed Adrian Veștea as prime minister designate, bypassing the party leadership led by Ilie Bolojan. Ciucu, Bolojan’s closest political ally, has been one of the most vocal critics of the move. In a statement earlier this week he said
““Nicușor Dan is putting pressure on PNL while protecting PSD. The president is playing at breaking, at breaking the PNL.””
The hearing
Different news outlets gave different times for the hearing, Mediafax reported it for 14:00, while Digi24 said 15:00. RFI noted that Ciucu arrived at DNA around 13:30 local time. Prosecutors are expected to decide by the end of the day whether to formally indict him. PSD leader Sorin Grindeanu said he had no information about the case.
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Sources and context
- Ziare.comCe pedeapsă ar risca Ciprian Ciucu, suspect într-un dosar penal DNA: "Cea mai gravă acuzație de corupție la adresa unui funcționar public
- RFIPrimarul Capitalei, Ciprian Ciucu, chemat la DNA
- LibertateaAliatul lui Ilie Bolojan, audiat de urgență la DNA. Riscă să fie pus sub acuzare
- Digi24Liderul liberal Ciprian Ciucu este așteptat astăzi la DNA (surse)
- Ciprian Ciucu
- Mayor of Bucharest, first vice-president of PNL, summoned as suspect in bribery case
- Ilie Bolojan
- President of the National Liberal Party (PNL) and former prime minister; Ciucu's closest political ally
- Toni Neacșu
- Lawyer and commentator; explained the legal exposure for bribe-taking on Antena 3
- Adrian Veștea
- Prime minister designate appointed by President Nicusor Dan, at the centre of PNL internal crisis
- Nicușor Dan
- President of Romania who appointed Veștea as prime minister, bypassing PNL leadership
- Places
- Bucharest
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