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Approximately 66,000 tons of Russian oil were allegedly smuggled into Romania through Constanța Port using false documents, leading to an estimated fiscal fraud of nearly 80 million lei. DIICOT prosecutors conducted 46 searches across several counties, targeting individuals from the state company Oil Terminal, customs officials, and anti-fraud employees. The criminal group reportedly formed in 2023, employing a complex mechanism to import Russian oil while evading taxes. Among those questioned was Gabriel Daraban, former commercial director of Oil Terminal, who resigned a day before the raids. The investigation also involves a former director of the Constanța Customs and several anti-fraud staff. The government has stated it will seek information regarding prior inspections by financial authorities.