Romanian Prosecutor's Office has expanded the criminal investigation into the Georgescu case

The Romanian Prosecutor's Office has expanded the criminal investigation into the case of former presidential candidate Kalinu Georgescu for quoting on the TV channel the statements of the former leader of the "Legionary Movement" Corneliu Zeli Codreanu. This was reported by the Advertiser on May 27.

"Calin Ceorgescu arrived at the Prosecutor General's Office, where prosecutors informed him of the expansion of the criminal investigation against him," the statement said.

The decision was made after the former presidential candidate reproduced on the TV channel a quote from the former leader of the Romanian pro-fascist organization Corneliu Zelea Codreanu.

The publication adds that according to Romanian law, actions that publicly propagandize fascist, legionary ideas are punishable by imprisonment for a term of three months to three years.

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On May 26, Giorgescu announced his retirement from politics. She cited the desire to devote more time to her family as the reason for ending her political career. The politician added that the decision was his personal choice.