Germany arrests Romanian aiming to establish Nazi-like model in Romania

German authorities have apprehended a Romanian citizen suspected of orchestrating a far-right extremist plot to destabilize Romania. The Federal Prosecutor's Office announced the arrest of Nichita P. in Baden-Württemberg, accusing him of attempting to found a terrorist organization with the goal of triggering a "terror war" and overthrowing the Romanian government.

Prosecutors allege that Nichita P., who is considered a "young adult" under German law, sought to establish a state inspired by national socialism. Since early 2023, he is believed to have managed two messaging service channels from Germany, primarily targeting young Romanians. Through these channels, he allegedly urged subscribers to commit various crimes, including vandalism with far-right symbols, self-harm, arson attacks on facilities used by migrants or the LGBTQ+ community, and even murder.

The indictment further claims that Nichita P. disseminated instructions on how to manufacture poisons and explosives, as well as build Molotov cocktails and car bombs. The suspect was arrested by police from the states of Baden-Württemberg and Rhineland-Palatinate.