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Vrancea County Council Leader Ridicules Rumors of Wealth Inquiries

The chairman of Vrancea’s County Council, Marian Oprisan, ridiculed rumors that his personal wealth would be subject to a National Integrity Agency (ANI) investigation, in a statement for MEDIAFAX, saying that he is expecting probes from any agency, including the FBI.

Integrity Agency Says Fmr Union Leader Marius Petcu Cannot Acount For EUR725,000 In Revenue

Romania’s integrity agency, a body that screens public officials’ wealth and interests, has called on a judicial commission to check the wealth of former union leader Marius Petcu, who was unable to account for part of his declared wealth.

Romanian Fmr Minister Dan Ioan Popescu Spent RON4M From Illegally Obtained Income – Court

Romania's High Court of Justice ordered the seizure of more than 4 million lei (about EUR933,000) from the wealth of former minister Dan Ioan Popescu and his wife, as the sum the two spent derives from income obtained illegally, according to the Court’s motivation.

Romania’s Fmr State Rail Company Manager Can’t Account For EUR3M In Wealth Statement – Agency

The former general manager of Romania’s state-owned passenger railway company CFR Calatori, Alexandru Noaptes, and his wife are unable to account for about EUR3 million of their wealth, the country’s integrity agency ANI said Thursday.

Romanian Govt Approves Act Introducing Extended Confiscation Of Wealth

Romania's Government has approved a bill introducing extended confiscation, an act that will be sent to the Parliament for adoption.

Romania Needs Measures Allowing Confiscation Of Alienated Illegally-Obtained Wealth – President

Romanian President Traian Basescu on Wednesday pleaded for the implementation of measures allowing authorities to confiscate illegally obtained wealth alienated during criminal investigations to “deceive” authorities.

Romanian Draft Constitution: Wealth No Longer Presumed Obtained Legally

The draft revised Romanian Constitution eliminates the stipulation that a person's wealth is presumed to have been acquired through legal means.

Romanian Govt Approves Norms To Apply Act Checking High Wealth Individuals

The Romanian Government on Thursday approved the norms concerning the application of the normative act on checking high wealth individuals, said Government spokeswoman Ioana Muntean.

Romanian Tax Authority To Start Checking High Wealth Individuals In 2012

Sorin Blejnar, head of Romanian tax authority ANAF, said there will be a major investigation into high wealth in the second half of next year, although some controls may be carried out in 2011.

Romanian Integrity Agency Checks Union Leaders’ Wealth Amid Corruption Accusations

Romania’s Integrity Agency (ANI) have started checking the wealth of union leaders after a former customs worker accused Sed Lex union leader Vasile Marica of bribe taking.

Romanian Govt Considers Taxing Large Fortunes

Romania’s Government is working on a wealth tax bill, based on a proposal by leftist party UNPR, which stipulates higher taxes on large fortunes, Prime Minister Emil Boc said Monday.

Romanian Prosecutor, Fiscal Regulator To Act On Integrity Agency Report – Draft Law

Romania’s National Integrity Agency (ANI) will transmit its reports on the wealth of dignitaries to the Prosecutor’s Office or National Fiscal Administration Agency (ANAF), who are compelled to act on the data received, according to a law adopted Monday by the Government.

Romanian National Integrity Agency To Check Wealth Of Youth Min – Sources

The Romanian National Integrity Agency (ANI) took notice and initiated investigations regarding the wealth of new youth and sports minister Sorina Placinta, agency sources told MEDIAFAX Thursday.

Romania Integrity Agency Eyes Amendments To Wealth Statement Regulations

Romania’s National Integrity Agency (ANI), an institution checking the correctness of wealth statements submitted by dignitaries, plans to urge amendments to the law regulating the agency’s activity to eliminate the EUR5,000 threshold from wealth statements, ANI head Catalin Macovei said Monday.

Romanian Dictator Ceausescu Kept His Wealth In The Country

Romanian MPs approved, in the joint Parliament meeting, the report of the Parliament investigation committee regarding the accounts held by former dictator Nicolae Ceausescu, with the final conclusion that the former head of state did not hold any accounts or wealth abroad.

Romanian Law On Wealth Control Deemed Unconstitutional

Romania’s Constitutional Court deemed unconstitutional Wednesday the law for the statement and screening of the wealth of dignitaries, magistrates, people with positions in management and control and public servants.

Oil Tycoon Patriciu, Richest Romanian In Forbes World’s Billionaires

Romanian businessman Dinu Patriciu ranks 462nd in Forbes magazine World’s Billionaires top, with an estimated $2.5 billion.