EU prosecutors investigate suspected COVID procurement fraud in Romania

EU prosecutors said on Monday they were investigating 1.5 million euros ($1.76 million) of suspected fraud related to the public procurement of medical

equipment in Romania during the COVID pandemic in 2021.



Representatives of the unidentified company that won the contract are suspected of offering bribes to public officials at the Braşov County Emergency Hospital to tailor tender specifications in their favour, the European Public Prosecutor's Office statement said.



It added that civil servants involved were also alleged to have requested and received bribes that amount to nearly 5% of the total contract value.