Anti Corruption Office Struggles: Space Crunch Hampers High-profile Cases
Veronica Dragalin, the head of the Anti Corruption Prosecutor's Office, has recently highlighted operational difficulties facing the institution starting from April 1st.
According to Dragalin, her office is grappling with a blockade, lacking both human resources and necessary space to ensure the efficient investigation of major corruption cases involving subjects such as ministers, deputies, judges, and prosecutors.
In a Facebook post, Dragalin underscored the primary obstacle at this juncture: the inadequate space to accommodate approximately 100 employees of the Anti Corruption Prosecutor's Office, including officers and public servants responsible for the institution's administration.
Responding to inquiries about the situation, Veronica Roșca, the president of the parliamentary legal committee, stated that a new headquarters has already been identified, albeit undergoing repairs. Additionally, she mentioned that public discussions with responsible institutions are scheduled for next week to expedite the transfer process.
In February, the Anti Corruption Prosecutor's Office augmented its staff by 54 personnel, bringing the total to 198 individuals. Currently, the employees of the Anti Corruption Prosecutor's Office operate within the premises of the National Anticorruption Center.
In 2016, a law was passed mandating the Anti Corruption Prosecutor's Office to have its own headquarters.
Translation by Iurie Tataru
