www.oradesibiu.ro/2026/10/26/autoritatea-vamala-ca

A significant amount of nearly 700,000 euros, seized by customs officials at Otopeni Airport, has gone missing. The Romanian Customs Authority has reported the incident to the police and initiated an internal investigation. The money was confiscated on January 9, 2026, from an individual arriving from Dubai during a customs control operation. It was stored in a designated area pending legal clarification. The disappearance was discovered while preparing for the return of the funds after the case was closed. The storage room lacks video surveillance, although the access corridor is monitored. Police are investigating the circumstances of the loss, while the internal audit focuses on adherence to retention and storage procedures.