Romania extends trial detention of right-wing politician Calin Georgescu by 30 days
Court extends detention
The Bucharest court extended Georgescu’s pre-trial detention by 30 days, overturning a lower court ruling on appeal. He remained in police custody after Wednesday’s decision, with detention scheduled to last until November 27.
Alleged credit line scheme
According to prosecutors, the suspects led the businessman to believe they could arrange a credit line of up to 15 million euros, or $16.7 million, from a foreign financial institution. The allegations are under investigation.
Supporters protest at court
Hundreds of Georgescu’s supporters protested against the investigation. Media reports said groups entered the Bucharest court building on Wednesday to call for his release. Other far-right politicians have also backed Georgescu and pledged to stand by him as political uncertainty continues in Romania.
Election dispute continues
The results and second round of the presidential election were scrapped following allegations of Russian interference. Moscow denied interfering in the vote. Georgescu was later barred from running again. Pro-European centrist Nicusor Dan won the rerun presidential election in May 2025.
Key points
- A Romanian court extended Calin Georgescu’s pre-trial detention by 30 days.
- Prosecutors allege a 1.1 million-euro fraud involving Georgescu and two other suspects.
- Supporters gathered at the Bucharest court to demand Georgescu’s release.
- Georgescu was barred from the rerun presidential election, won by Nicusor Dan in May 2025.