Traian Basescu

Romania Ex-President Faces Money-Laundering Charge

Romania's ex-president Traian Basescu on Wednesday said the Public Prosecutor's Office attached to the High Court of Cassation and Justice, PICCJ, had accused him of money laundering.

"I have been officially informed by PICCJ that I am suspected of money laundering? related to the purchase of a land plot and a house in 2000 and 2002," he wrote on Facebook.

Politico.eu: Bulgaria Lags Behind Romania in Its Efforts to Tackle Corruption

In an article published on Friday, Politico.eu notes the divergent paths Bulgaria and Romania have taken in their efforts to fight corruption, with Bucharest making progress and Sofia lagging behind.

The articles focuses on the role of Romania's National Anticorruption Directorate (DNA), which has made a deep impact in a country known for public malfeasance and mismanagement.

Romania's Former President Basescu Seeks Moldovan Citizenship

Traian Basescu, Romania's President between 2004 and 2014, is applying for Moldovan citizenship, local media say.

Mediafax, citing sources close to Basescu, reports application of both him and his wife Maria were submitted on March 08, their requests pending approval, according to Romania Insider.

Romanian Ex-President Basescu Returns to Politics

With less than one year before crucial local and parliamentary elections, members of the opposition centre-right Popular Movement, MP, overwhelmingly voted for Basescu as the party's new leader on Saturday.

Basescu, who was president for 10 years from December 2004 until December 2014, said he wanted to continue the work he started when he was in office.

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