Romanian prosecutors conduct 14 simultaneous raids in Iași as part of state fuel reserves investigation
Romanian anti-corruption prosecutors (DNA) launched 14 coordinated raids on Wednesday at Iași City Hall, targeting documents linked to the disappearance of state-owned fuel reserves. The operation, carried out with gendarme support, focused on offices handling the management of heavy fuel oil (păcură) from national stockpiles, according to sources cited by *Digi24* and *Adevărul* .
Mayor Mihai Chirica confirmed he had already been questioned in the case but declined further comment. The investigation centers on allegations of mismanagement or potential diversion of the fuel, which belongs to Romania’s strategic reserves. No arrests have been reported, but prosecutors are expected to analyze seized documents in the coming days.
The raids mark the latest in a series of high-profile corruption probes by the DNA, which has increasingly targeted local administrations over the past year. Separately, the agency is also examining COVID-19 vaccine procurement contracts under a former government, with Infrastructure Minister Alexandru Nazare recently questioned as a witness . The Iași case underscores persistent concerns over transparency in public resource management.