Mass resignations reported in organized crime unit
A wave of resignations has been reported within the National Investigative Inspectorate (INI), where officers from the organized crime unit have submitted resignation requests.
The development follows the detention of several colleagues in a corruption case involving an alleged $400,000 bribe.
According to reports, the resignations were submitted collectively by members of the unit, reportedly as a form of protest.
Details of the bribery investigation
According to investigators, suspects in the case allegedly requested $400,000 in exchange for influencing the outcome of a money laundering case.
Those detained include prosecutor Cristin Ghemu, two police officers and an individual accused of receiving part of the funds. A court has ordered 30 days of pre-trial detention.
The case is being handled by the National Anti-Corruption Centre (CNA).
Reactions from authorities and officials
Some officers reportedly questioned the grounds for the arrests, describing the intervention by the CNA as excessive and pointing to what they see as insufficient evidence.
At the same time, Minister of Internal Affairs Daniella Misail-Nichitin stated that the unit remains operational.
“Today this team remains intact. All employees who were working continue to work,” she said, while acknowledging that discontent exists within the structure.
Political response and broader context
Member of parliament Radu Marian of the ruling PAS party stated that no individual is above the law, regardless of position, when corruption allegations arise.
He also noted that corruption within certain institutions has been a long-standing issue and that ongoing investigations are part of broader efforts to address it.
The situation has sparked debate about internal accountability within law enforcement structures and the response of institutions to corruption cases.
