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After 12 years of legal proceedings, the civil case between Complexul Energetic Oltenia and former director Laurențiu Ciurel is nearing its conclusion. Despite being acquitted by 12 judges, Ciurel's assets remain under seizure. The High Court of Cassation and Justice ruled against the company's appeal to lift the seizures. The case revolves around legal assistance contracts that prosecutors claim caused significant financial damage to the energy companies. Ciurel and Dan Șova were acquitted of abuse of office charges, but the civil seizure remains in place, requiring further legal action to resolve. Ciurel expressed frustration over the ongoing seizure of his properties, which has persisted since 2014.