The NAC and prosecutors from Cahul detained an expert in technical vehicle inspection, suspected of defrauding the state of over 600,000 lei

An expert in periodic technical inspection of motor vehicles was detained by the NAC and prosecutors of the municipality of Cahul, suspected of having illegally appropriated amounts paid by car owners for road tax, the estimated damage exceeding 600,000 lei.

According to preliminary data from the criminal investigation, the suspect worked as an expert in periodic technical inspection within an authorized operator in Vulcanesti and, taking advantage of the position he held, allegedly appropriated the financial means paid by taxpayers for road tax.

Today, anti-corruption officers conducted searches at the suspect's home, as a result of which relevant evidence for the criminal case was seized. The suspect was detained for 72 hours and placed in solitary confinement. Currently, investigations continue to establish all the circumstances and identify any individuals involved in the scheme.

We remind that any person shall benefit from the presumption of innocence until a final court decision is rendered.