Romania in turmoil: six arrests because of the coup attempt!

Romania in turmoil: six arrests because of the coup attempt!

In Romania, the police arrested six people about suspected planning of a coup d'état. According to reports from krone.at , the suspects were in contact with "agent foreign powers". Particularly explosive: One of the arrested is a 101 year old Major General A.D., which in the past noticed through anti -Semitic statements. While the responsible public prosecutor has requested custody for four of the suspects, two more must expect house arrest. The arrested is accused of having formed a group that has been planning to lead Romania out of NATO since 2023.

connections to Russia and extremism

In addition, you are accused of planning a paramilitary structure in order to destabilize the constitutional order. As the domestic secret service SRI reports, the suspicious activity of officers from the Russian embassy in Bucharest have called for. These arrests are in direct connection to the designation of two Russian diplomats from Romania who are said to have actively supported the group. Furthermore, a connection to the Kremlin-friendly ex-presidential candidate Calin Georgescu is suspected, against which it is also determined due to anti-constitutional activities, such as Spiegel.de reported.

The allegations against the arrested treason and the establishment of a criminal association include the sovereignty and independence of Romania. In addition, the introduction of a new constitution and the amendment to the state name is sought. Two of the suspects traveled to Moscow in January to negotiate with people who were willing to support the intended seizure of power.