USR vice president detained by DIICOT. He is accused of circumventing sanctions imposed on Belarus

Alexandru Munteanu, a local council member and USR Dâmbovița vice president, was detained for 24 hours by DIICOT for allegedly violating EU sanctions on Belarus. The investigation involves a vertical lathe worth 1.75 million euros, intended for a Belarusian entity under sanctions. Munteanu is accused of coordinating the sale and transfer of this machinery, despite previous export authorization rejections. The case includes eight individuals, and the USR party stated that if the allegations are confirmed, Munteanu could face expulsion. The investigation highlights potential circumvention of international sanctions and the dual-use nature of the equipment involved.