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Former chief corruption prosecutor denies having discussed with fugitive mogul extradition of disgraced businessman

Former chief prosecutor with the National Anti-Corruption Directorate (DNA) Laura Codruta Kovesi said on Friday that she never discussed with now fugitive media mogul Sebastian Ghita the extradition of disgraced businessman Nicolae Popa.

Romanian PM's Aide Faces Graft Charges

Sebastian Ghita, 37, a wealthy businessman and lawmaker, on Wednesday was banned from leaving his hometown and from carrying out his duties as an MP as he is investigated for influence peddling, tax evasion, money laundering, complicity with embezzlement of EU funds and bribing voters.

Sebastian Ghita, Romanian businessman and MP / Photo: Nasul.tv