33 bankers, government officials arrested in Romania November 2, 2012 - 17:25 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Prosecutors have detained 33 bankers and government officials on suspicion of money laundering and fraud that cost the state €22 million ($28.5 million), The Associated Press reported. Among those held are three Economy Ministry officials, the deputy chairman of Romanian Development Bank, and the chairman of a state fund that offers banks guarantees in exchange for business loans. The officials have been suspended, pending the inquiry. Anti-organized crime prosecutors say the group managed to fraudulently obtain bank loans for fictitious businesses that were underwritten by the state fund for small and medium-sized business. Prosecutors interviewed 100 people and raided some 50 homes and offices in Bucharest, Giurgiu and Calarasi.   Top stories Azerbaijani authorities report that they have already resettled 3,000 people in the Nagorno-Karabakh town of Stepanakert. On June 10, Azerbaijani President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev will leave for Turkey on a working visit. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive.   Partner news |  Latest news Viva sees growing demand for cloud services  In recent years, medical institutions are starting to make use of Viva’s cloud servicesArmenian, German presidents meet in Berlin Armenian and German Presidents Vahagn Khachaturyan and Frank-Walter Steinmeier met in Berlin.Armenia assumes presidency of Mediterranean Network of Regulatory Authorities The Commission on Television and Radio of Armenia said it expects productive cooperation in various formats.Balance of attached cards in the Idram&IDBank app From now on, users will be able to view the online balances of cards issued by ArCa system banks and attached to the app. |
