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Romania detains 6 on suspicion of plotting a coup in collusion with Russia
Six people suspected of colluding with Russia to plot a coup against the Romanian government have been detained, according to police in the European Union and NATO-member country. Romania’s anti-organized crime agency,
Romania detains suspects in Russia-linked treason case, 101-year-old retired general’s house raided
Romania detained six people on charges of trying to overthrow the state with Russia’s help, prosecutors said on Thursday, and a 101-year-old former army major general said his home had been raided as part of the investigation.
Romania arrests six over alleged Russia-linked coup plot
Romanian prosecutors detain six people on charges of treason for allegedly seeking Russian help for coup plot.
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Retired general aged 101 among those detained for plotting to overthrow Bucharest government with help of Moscow
Romania detains six people on allegations of Russia-linked plot
BUCHAREST (Reuters) -Romanian prosecutors said on Thursday they had detained six people on charges of trying to overthrow the state with the help of Russia, marking a dramatic escalation of tensions between Bucharest and Moscow.
Romania Detains Six People for Treason in Russia-Linked Probe
Romanian prosecutors detained six people suspected of allegedly plotting to overthrow the government and withdraw the Black Sea nation from NATO with Russia’s help.
Romanian authorities arrest six for treason, including 101-year-old general
Investigators say the suspects formed an organized group in 2023 with the goal of undermining Romania’s sovereignty and independence. Authorities allege the group worked systematically to weaken the country’s defense capabilities through political means.
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