Financial Crime World

Title: Romania’s Shadowed Reality: Unveiling the Hidden Figures of Financial Crimes

Table of Contents

  1. Overview
  2. Property and Economic Crimes
  3. Corruption Crimes
  4. Cybercrimes
  5. Miscellaneous
  6. Prison System

Overview

Romania, famously known for its rich history and vibrant culture, faces a growing challenge with financial crimes. In this article, we illuminate the latest data and statistics disclosing the prevalence and impact of financial crimes in Romania. (Source: Statista, World Bank)

Property and Economic Crimes

  • Romania has witnessed a high crime index rating, as per recent reports, among EU countries. (Source: Statista)
  • Bucharest has recorded over 100,000 property crimes between 2010 and 2022. (Source: Statista)
  • Theft crimes and robberies constitute significant portions of the property crimes.
  • In the past decade, €300 million worth of card fraud losses have been reported in Romania. (Source: European Commission)

Corruption Crimes

  • Romania still grapples with the widespread perception of corruption.
  • Between 2010 and 2022, numerous corruption cases tried by Romanian courts involved a considerable portion of the population.
  • Corruption is perceived to be both a widespread phenomenon and part of the business culture. (Sources: Transparency International, Eurobarometer)

Cybercrimes

  • Romania is a prime target for cyberattacks.
  • Since 2022, malware infections have exceeded 500,000, and phishing attacks have approached 3,000 per month. (Sources: Cybersecurity Index, Kaspersky)

Miscellaneous

  • The number of emergency calls to the police department in Bucharest has significantly increased since 2010.
  • The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has handed down numerous requests and judgments regarding Romania, totaling millions in damages. (Sources: National Police of Romania, European Court of Human Rights)

Prison System

  • The Romanian prison system registered more than 155,000 prisoners between 2015 and 2022, with approximately 25% granted early or on-time release.
  • Over 2,200 prisoners died while in custody between 2021 and 2022. (Sources: Ministry of Justice, Romanian Prison System)

Stay tuned for more in-depth analysis and statistics on Romania’s financial crime trends.