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Anton Covasan, the mayor of Dămuc, was detained for 24 hours by prosecutors over allegations of illegal fund acquisition, embezzlement, and abuse of office. He was previously elected on AUR's list but lost their support in September 2026. The investigation involves claims that local officials sought illegal financial aid for infrastructure repairs, falsely declaring a bridge as flood-damaged to obtain 400,000 lei from the government. Searches were conducted at suspects' homes, leading to the collection of evidence. Prosecutors have initiated criminal proceedings against three individuals and a company, resulting in Covasan's detention.

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