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The first arrests have been made following extensive searches related to a major oil smuggling network in Romania. Gabriel Daraban, former commercial director of Oil Terminal, was detained by DIICOT prosecutors after lengthy questioning. Investigators estimate damages in the tens of millions of euros, involving the illegal sale of over 66,000 tons of diesel through the Port of Constanța, aided by companies from Malta and Switzerland. The case also implicates public officials and customs inspectors. DIICOT clarified that there is no evidence linking the diesel to Russian distributors. The investigation focuses on tax evasion and the establishment of an organized crime group. The group, formed in 2023, aimed to evade tax obligations through complex schemes involving fake invoices and manipulated financial documents, resulting in significant losses for the state.