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Belgium Complains of 'Social Fraud' by Bulgarian, Romanian Workers* [Dec 20, 2011] From EurActiv *Original Title: Belgium Complains of 'Social Fraud' by Eastern Workers Belgium has refused to open its labour market to workers from Romania and Bulgaria on the grounds that many nationals of those countries already working there cheat the social benefits system, EurActiv has learned. ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Romania, FBI agents to crack down on cybercriminals [Dec 20, 2011] BUCHAREST (AFP) - On computer screens and on the ground, Romanian and American FBI agents stalk cybercriminals, trying to beat them at their own game as fraud originating in Romania has risen dramatically. [via YahooNews] More >>

Romania, FBI agents to crack down on cybercriminals [Dec 19, 2011] BUCHAREST (AFP) - On computer screens and on the ground, Romanian and American FBI agents stalk cybercriminals, trying to beat them at their own game as fraud originating in Romania has risen dramatically. [via YahooNews] More >>

Romania's anti-cybercrime efforts lack a social component [Sep 26, 2011] Romania has long been considered a hotbed for cybercriminal activity, but in recent years law enforcement authorities have made significant efforts to crack down on online fraud gangs that steal millions every year from victims worldwide. [via YahooNews] More >>

Romania arrests 90 in eBay fraud probe [Jul 14, 2011] BUCHAREST (AFP) - Police have arrested 90 people in Romania following an investigation into fraud on e-commerce sites eBay.com and Craiglist.org that duped about 1,000 buyers out of 20 million dollars. [via YahooNews] More >>

About 90 Romanians charged with $20 million online fraud of US citizens, others [Jul 14, 2011] BUCHAREST, Romania - Romanian organized crime prosecutors say about 90 people have been charged for online fraud against 1,000 people ? many of them Americans ? amounting to $20 million (?14.2 million). [via YahooNews] More >>

Romanian school system flunks test after cheating [Jul 05, 2011] BUCHAREST (AFP) - One in two Romanian high school pupils failed their university exemption exams this year, a record low level after new anti-fraud measures cut back on cheating, new figures showed Monday. [via YahooNews] More >>

Romanian fraud fugitive extradited from Indonesia [Apr 22, 2011] Nicolae Popa was sentenced in 2006 to 15 years in prison for fraud. -AFP [via YahooNews] More >>

A Croat wanted in Austria for fraud and theft of company secret data detained in Romania [Mar 20, 2011] BUCHAREST, Romania - Police say they have arrested a Croat national wanted in Austria for fraud and theft of confidential company data. Police say Friday the 34-year-old Croat identified only as Jasmin J. was arrested near Bucharest on Thursday. Police said they acted on a European arrest warrant. [via YahooNews] More >>

A Croat wanted in Austria for fraud and theft of company secret data detained in Romania [Mar 18, 2011] BUCHAREST, Romania - Police say they have arrested a Croat national wanted in Austria for fraud and theft of confidential company data. [via YahooNews] More >>

Romania: Opposition blasts media leaks [Oct 25, 2010] (AP:BUCHAREST, Romania) A former Romanian prime minister has condemned the publication of private phone conversations between journalists and a powerful media owner, who is facing trial for links to a man convicted of fraud. [via YahooNews] More >>

Romania: Opposition blasts media leaks [Oct 21, 2010] BUCHAREST, Romania - A former Romanian prime minister has condemned the publication of private phone conversations between journalists and a powerful media owner, who is facing trial for links to a man convicted of fraud. [via YahooNews] More >>

Romanian media owner arrested on charges of helping man convicted of fraud, is freed [Sep 17, 2010] BUCHAREST, Romania - The owner of an influential Romanian TV station, charged with helping a man convicted of fraud, is being released from jail. [via YahooNews] More >>

Arrested Romanian media owner released from jail [Sep 16, 2010] The owner of an influential Romanian TV station, charged with helping a man convicted of fraud, is being released from jail. Romania - Fraud - Television - Business and Economy - Injustice [via YahooNews] More >>

Romanian media owner arrested on charges of helping man convicted of fraud, is freed [Sep 16, 2010] BUCHAREST, Romania - The owner of an influential Romanian TV station, charged with helping a man convicted of fraud, is being released from jail. [via YahooNews] More >>

Romanian media owner arrested over fraud case [Sep 10, 2010] (AP:BUCHAREST, Romania) One of Romania's most influential media owners was arrested Friday on allegations he aided a man convicted of fraud in the collapse of an investment scheme. [via YahooNews] More >>

Romania: 3 ex-rail executives charged with fraud [Aug 26, 2010] (AP:BUCHAREST, Romania) Romanian anti-corruption prosecutors say three former executives of the national railway company will be tried for an alleged fraud worth 700,000 euros. [via YahooNews] More >>

Romania: 3 ex-rail executives charged with fraud [Aug 26, 2010] BUCHAREST, Romania - Romanian anti-corruption prosecutors say three former executives of the national railway company will be tried for an alleged fraud worth 700,000. [via YahooNews] More >>

Romanian director of Dutch bank arrested [Aug 13, 2010] (AP:BUCHAREST, Romania) Prosecutors say the Romanian director of a Dutch-owned bank has been arrested on charges of fraud, embezzlement and falsifying signatures. [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria and Romania Worried Corruption May Delay Accession to Border-Free Area [Jul 21, 2010] The European Commission has once again slammed Bulgaria and Romania for their persistent corruption, exposure of public funds to fraud, inefficient judiciary and police, criticism that has the two countries worried that their planned accession to the border-free "Schengen" area next spring may be delayed. [via YahooNews] More >>