Romania: Corruption and Intimidation
August 12, 2014![Mircea Basescu / Rumänien / Präsidentenbruder / Korruption](https://static.dw.com/image/17722974_800.webp)
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One of the most serious scandals involves President Traian Basescu's brother, who is accused of taking a €250,000 bribe from a Romanian criminal gang. In return he is alleged to have tried to influence the court investigating the clan - and video evidence has now surfaced. Parliament is demanding Basescu's resignation, saying he knew about the deal. The national anti-corruption directorate is investigating.