Archive · 27 Jul 2025
Romanian Deputy PM Resigns Amid Resurfaced Bribery Scandal
Dragos Anastasiu, Romania's Deputy Prime Minister, has quit his job because of an old corruption case.
The case is about his company paying bribes disguised as consulting fees to avoid tax inspections.
This happened for many years, starting in 2009.
Anastasiu said his company paid taxes but the bribes were paid to survive.
The current government is trying to save money by raising taxes and reducing staff, which has led to protests.
This happened while the government is trying to make reforms.
Romanian Deputy PM Dragos Anastasiu resigned due to a resurfaced corruption case.
The case involves alleged bribery disguised as consultancy fees paid by one of Anastasiu's firms.
The bribes were reportedly paid for eight years, starting in 2009, to avoid lengthy inspections.
Anastasiu's company paid all taxes and said the bribes were for 'survival, not profit'.
The government is trying to enforce cost-cutting reforms, including tax hikes and layoffs.
- Who
- Dragos Anastasiu, Romanian Deputy Prime Minister.
- What
- Romanian Deputy PM Dragos Anastasiu resigned due to a resurfaced corruption case.
- When
- Resignation occurred on Sunday.
- Where
- Bucharest, Romania.
- Why
- Resignation followed the resurfacing of an old corruption case involving alleged bribery by Anastasiu's firm.
Accusation
Defense
Motivation for bribes
Accusation
Paying bribes
Defense
Survival not profit
- Person involved
- Dragos Anastasiu
- Position
- Romanian Deputy Prime Minister
- Reason for resignation
- Resurfaced corruption case
- Nature of case
- Bribery disguised as consultancy fees
- Government Action
- Enforcing cost-cutting reforms
- Company's Stance
- Bribes paid for survival