Romanian association linked to care home scandal fined record 1 million lei after assets seized

The association 'Dumbrava Dumnezeu poartă de grijă,' led by Viorel Pașca, has reportedly been hit with a record fine of 1 million lei (approximately €200,000) by the Territorial Labour Inspectorate (ITM) in Bihor, Romania. This substantial penalty comes in the wake of a DIICOT investigation into the 'House of Horrors' care homes scandal, during which prosecutors placed all assets and bank accounts of the Pașca family and their association under seizure.

Răzvan Doseanu, the lawyer representing Viorel Pașca, announced the fine on social media, criticizing the move. He stated that the penalty was imposed after all cash, movable and immovable property, and bank accounts were seized. Doseanu sarcastically remarked that "the air to breathe has not yet been seized or fined," questioning what further actions might follow.

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Record fine of 1,000,000 lei (€200,000) from the Territorial Labour Inspectorate Bihor for the Association 'Dumbrava God takes care of us'. This fine comes after Viorel Pașca, his family, and collaborators had all their cash taken, all their movable and immovable assets seized, and all their bank accounts frozen as part of the criminal case.

Pașca is currently being investigated by DIICOT for alleged involvement in an organized criminal group, human trafficking, exploitation of vulnerable persons, fraud, and money laundering. The investigation centers on the alleged abuse and mistreatment of residents in care homes operated by his association.

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The air to breathe has not yet been seized or fined. Let's see what comes next...

Doseanu's recent post included a photocopy of the official notice, though the exact fine amount was not clearly visible. However, the document's registration date of July 1, 2026, suggests the fine was issued on the same day DIICOT imposed the seizures. This follows an earlier announcement by Doseanu on July 4, where he stated that the Pașca family was left with no funds for survival due to the asset freeze.

The situation highlights the severe financial and legal repercussions faced by individuals implicated in the 'House of Horrors' scandal. The ITM's hefty fine, coupled with DIICOT's asset seizure, places significant pressure on Pașca and his association amidst the ongoing criminal investigation.

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practically the PAȘCA family currently has no money at all to survive.