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Romanian Youth&Sports Min Steps Down Amid Fraud Probe

Romanian Youth and Sports Minister, Monica Iacob Ridzi announced Tuesday she will step down to avoid damaging the government’s image.
Romanian Youth&Sports Min Steps Down Amid Fraud Probe
14 iul. 2009, 17:59, English

Ridzi, who is accused of alleged misappropriation of state funds, also said her family cannot take the pressure anymore and that her mother already fell ill. 
 
Romania’s Chamber of Deputies decided late June to set up an inquiry committee to probe allegations of fund misappropriation against Ridzi.
 
The allegations were forwarded by liberal MPs, who claimed Ridzi mishandled money allocated for organizing the celebrations on Youth Day.
 
After analyzing the case, the parliament committee recommended Ridzi be dismissed and requested prosecution proceedings on charges of embezzlement and abuse of office.