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Romanian Army Chief Investigated in University Admissions Scandal

Romania's top military commander, Gen. Gheorghiță Vlad, is under investigation by national anti-corruption authorities for his alleged role in manipulating state-funded university admissions. The National Anticorruption Directorate accused him of 'complicity in usurpation of office' after he allegedly helped draft a request to the Ministry of Education to secure 20 additional tuition-free spots at a Bucharest sports university. Investigators say this was intended to give an 'undue advantage' to students who had been admitted to fee-paying spots, with three of them set to be hired as officers.

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June 2, 2026

Romania’s top military commander, Gen. Gheorghiță Vlad, is under investigation by national anti-corruption authorities for his alleged role in manipulating state-funded university admissions.

The National Anticorruption Directorate announced Tuesday that General Vlad is formally accused of "complicity in usurpation of office" after he allegedly helped draft a July 2025 request to the Ministry of Education to secure 20 additional tuition-free spots at a Bucharest sports university.

Investigators claim the move was designed to grant an "undue advantage" to students initially admitted to fee-paying spots, noting that three of the beneficiaries were specifically slated to be hired as officers in the Ministry of National Defense.

June 2, 2026

June 2, 2026

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Romanian Army Chief Investigated in University Admissions Scandal

Romania's top military commander, Gen. Gheorghiță Vlad, is under investigation by national anti-corruption authorities for his alleged role in manipulating state-funded university admissions. The National Anticorruption Directorate accused him of 'complicity in usurpation of office' after he allegedly helped draft a request to the Ministry of Education to secure 20 additional tuition-free spots at a Bucharest sports university. Investigators say this was intended to give an 'undue advantage' to students who had been admitted to fee-paying spots, with three of them set to be hired as officers.

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