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Romanian prosecutors request preventive detention for mercenary Horațiu Potra and associates

February 28, 2025

Prosecutors from Romania’s High Court of Cassation and Justice requested a 30-day preventive detention measure for Horațiu Potra, his son, his brother, and 18 other individuals charged with attempted actions against the constitutional order.

Horațiu Potra and his two relatives have not been located, and there are indications that they are not in the country. However, the other individuals have already been detained.

The detentions are linked to searches conducted...

The text of this article has been partially taken from the publication:
https://www.romania-insider.com/romania-request-preventive-detention-horatiu-potra-feb-2025
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