Bodyguard Of Moscow-Friendly Romanian Candidate Detained For 24 Hours

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Bodyguard Of Moscow-Friendly Romanian Candidate Detained For 24 Hours

A Romanian former mercenary and bodyguard of far-right pro-Russian presidential candidate Calin Georgescu has been ordered in custody for 24 hours after he and a group of armed associates were detained by police while heading toward Bucharest on December 8.

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The mercenary leader, who could have been preparing for armed action in Romania, was released - and Calin Georgescu was released due to the release of secret service documents.

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He was on his way to Bucharest with his armed comrades, the head of the bodyguard of ex-presidential candidate Calin Georgescu, who sympathizes with extremist views, when he was arrested. It is suspected that he wanted to cause riots at mass events.

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Politico writes about this with reference to the Romanian media. It is noted that among the detainees is a Romanian politician and former leader of a mercenary group operating in Africa, Horatio Potra. According to media reports, Potra's Mercedes found a pistol, knives and other weapons, as well as cash in five currencies.The group, allegedly coordinated by Potra, booked hotels near Bucharest's University Square and planned to disrupt protests a…

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The suspects allegedly intended to interfere in demonstrations against the far-right presidential candidate Calin Georgescu

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Romanian law enforcement interrogated at least 13 people