Romanian prosecutors stated Thursday that they detained and charged six individuals with treason, accusing them of colluding with Russia to undermine the country.The case has already resulted in the expulsion of two Russian diplomats Russias military attache and his deputy who were declared personality non gratae on Wednesday.Romanias Intelligence Service stated the diplomats performed intelligence-gathering activities in areas of tactical interest and supported the anti-constitutional actions of a group of Romanian citizens.Prosecutors said the six detainees had actually consistently participated in contact with agents of a foreign power both in Romania and Russia.In 2023, the group apparently produced a military-type structure with the objective of weakening the political and defense capability of the country, a NATO member, according to the office for the mob (DIICOT).
Prosecutors claim the suspects negotiated with agents of a foreign power on methods to require Romanias withdrawal from NATO, seize power and alter the countrys name, flag and anthem.Two of the accused supposedly traveled to Moscow in January.
DIICOT also called a retired basic as a suspect however did not supply additional details.The case follows Romanias annulment of last years governmental election over allegations of Russian interference.A previously obscure reactionary politician, Calin Georgescu, won the most votes in the first round of voting in November before authorities scrapped the outcomes and the impending runoff.Georgescu, who denies links to Moscow, was prosecuted recently on charges related to campaign funding and supposedly trying to prompt actions versus Romanias constitutional order.Meanwhile, authorities released an arrest warrant for Romanian security contractor Horatiu Potra, who is thought, in addition to about 20 others, of outlining to subvert the constitutional order.Potra a former French Foreign Legion member with security ties to the Democratic Republic of Congo is also accused of illegally possessing weapons.Local media reports state he offered security for Georgescu.