Key facts
- Romanian anti-corruption prosecutors opened a criminal investigation against General Gheorghita Vlad.
- Vlad is the Army's Chief of Staff and the highest-ranking active military officer in Romania.
- The investigation is on suspicion of abusing his power to unlawfully secure state-funded college seats.
- Vlad allegedly aided and abetted a demand for 20 additional state-funded college seats for the defense ministry in 2025.
Romanian anti-corruption prosecutors have initiated a criminal investigation against General Gheorghita Vlad, the Army's Chief of Staff, on suspicion of abusing his power to unlawfully secure state-funded college seats. The investigation centers on allegations that Vlad, the highest-ranking active military officer, facilitated a demand for 20 additional state-funded college seats for the defense ministry in 2025, exceeding his official remit. This case occurs within the context of Romania's ongoing efforts to combat corruption, a persistent issue in the country.