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French and Romanian probe follows company funds into property

Money allegedly moved through controlled company accounts before being invested in Romanian property, often registered in other people’s names. OCCRP’s reporting describes that route in a cross-border laundering investigation covering 2018–2024.

CompletedThe LedgersSource date · 10 February 2026
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Thirteen suspects were arrested. Investigators recovered more than €400,000 in cash, along with jewellery and luxury watches. The allegations include laundering drug-trafficking and other criminal proceeds while concealing who ultimately owned the assets.

Based on reporting from: OCCRP.

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This account draws on the publications listed below, compiled on 15 September 2026. Later developments have not been checked.

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