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A lawyer allegedly received over 40 000 euros from his client to settle his lawsuit in the court. Now he is detained for 72 hours
14.10.2020 638 ViewsA businessman has denounced his lawyer, after he would have claimed tens of thousands of euros under the pretext that he could solve several lawsuits in the court. According to the whistleblower, the suspect promised him that he has influence on judges and other public agents and that he could determine them adopt a favorable decision in litigations.
According to the whistleblower's testimony, the lawyer had allegedly claimed for two years about 45 000 euros, but did not solve the problems. After denouncing to the NAC, it was possible to document the lawyer when he was returning a part of the money to his client. Thus, he was detained and placed in the Detention Center for 72 hours, being investigated for influence peddling.
If found guilty, he risks a fine from 4000 to 6000 conventional units or prison from 3 to 7 years.
We remind, that every person is presumed to be innocent until the final and irrevocable decision of the court is pronounced.
The Anticorruption Prosecution Office is carrying out the criminal investigation this case.