Arad Mayor Questioned as Suspect in EU Funds Probe; Claims Son Reported Him

Adrian Țolea, the mayor of Livada commune in Arad County, announced that he and his wife were questioned as suspects by the European Public Prosecutor's Office in Timișoara. The mayor stated that the investigation centers on a European project worth around 30,000 euros. This project was managed by his wife approximately seven years ago.

Țolea asserted that the case was initiated by a report filed by his own son. He expressed his belief that the European funds in question were for a project related to his wife's business activities from seven years prior. The mayor did not provide further details on the nature of the project or the specific allegations.

The European Public Prosecutor's Office has not yet released a formal statement regarding the specifics of the investigation or the charges against Țolea and his wife. The situation highlights potential scrutiny over the use of European Union funds within Romania, particularly for projects managed by local officials or their families.