Romanian gymnast Ana Maria Barbosu faces a doping violation and is temporarily suspended.
Romanian Gymnast Suspended for Doping Violation A Romanian gymnast, who made headlines by besting Olympic standout Jordan Chiles two years ago, has been temporarily banned from competitions due to a doping infraction. Ana Maria Barbos, 19, is facing charges for violating anti-doping rules after failing to report her whereabouts for drug testing on three occasions […]
ICE requests NC to detain Romanian woman found guilty of child sex offenses for deportation.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is requesting that North Carolina police extradite a Romanian national, Rebecca Fratilla-Illies, who has a history of child sex offenses and faces deportation linked to a fraudulent asylum claim and an early release from prison. Fratilla-Illies was convicted on two counts of sexual exploitation of a minor and statutory rape […]
Romanian Found Guilty of Leading ‘Swatting’ Operation That Targeted US Politicians Learns Sentencing in Court
Romanian Man Sentenced for Running Swatting Ring A Romanian man, Thomas Szabo, has been sentenced to four years in federal prison for orchestrating an international swatting operation aimed at numerous U.S. lawmakers and government officials. At 27 years old, Szabo received his 48-month sentence on Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C. He pleaded […]
Romanian man receives a 4-year sentence for making false reports about Congress members.
Romanian Man Sentenced for Swatting and Bomb Threats A Romanian individual, Thomas Szabo, was sentenced to four years in prison for his involvement in numerous swatting calls and bomb threats aimed at U.S. government officials, including members of Congress and high-ranking officials. Szabo, 27, had pleaded guilty in June to conspiracy and intimidation charges. Federal […]
ICE Detains Undocumented Immigrant from Romanian Theft Ring Aimed at Americans
Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently apprehended a woman linked to a Romanian theft ring, which allegedly engaged in organized retail theft and fraud, purportedly to support sick children. Clara Badanak, a 55-year-old illegal immigrant from Romania, was detained by ICE agents in Wrenchham, Massachusetts. Reports indicate that Badanak is part of a Romanian theft organization. […]
Dual citizen taken into custody for smuggling incident that resulted in the deaths of a Romanian family of four
A dual U.S. citizen was taken into custody last month for purportedly trying to smuggle four Romanian families, including two young kids, into the United States. Timothy Oakes, a 34-year-old residing on the Akwesasne Mohawk Indian Reservation in Canada, was arrested on June 15. He faces charges related to an alleged conspiracy involving alien smuggling, […]
Knife-wielding intruder attacks construction worker at Andrew Tate’s Romanian property
A man armed with a knife broke into Andrew Tate’s home in Romania on Wednesday, attacking workers amid ongoing investigations into suspected sex trafficking in the area. Tate shared his concerns about a “violent psychopath” lurking near his residence on social media, noting that one of his construction workers had been slashed in the arm […]
Romanian admits to making swatting calls aimed at former US president and lawmakers
Romanian Citizen Pleads Guilty to Swatting and Bomb Threats On Monday, a Romanian national admitted guilt in connection with orchestrating swatting incidents and bomb threats against a variety of targets, including lawmakers, places of worship, and former presidents, all part of a long-running conspiracy that aimed to instill fear and provoke police responses. Thomaz Szabo, […]
Romanian citizen admits to ‘swatting’ more than 75 public officials, including a former president
On Monday, two Romanians entered guilty pleas related to their involvement in a “swatting” operation that affected numerous civil servants, including a former U.S. president. Thomas Zabo, 26, who also uses the names “Planck,” “Jona,” and “Cipher,” allegedly made emergency threats against both government officials and buildings. According to the Judiciary Department, he has claimed […]
Romanian man admits to leading an online ‘swatting’ operation targeting US lawmakers, including a former president
US Department of Justice Takes Action Against Romanian “Swatting” Suspects The US Department of Justice has announced it has reached a judicial agreement with a group of Romanians accused of orchestrating a “swatting” attack targeting lawmakers, including a former president. One of the accused, Thomasz Szabo, 26, was extradited to the US in November. He […]