Prosecutors raid properties in Romania election fraud investigation

Prosecutors in Romania have raided three properties in Brașov as part of an investigation into money laundering, voter bribery, and computer fraud linked to the canceled presidential election. The focus is on potential illegal financing of candidate Georgescu's campaign. Georgescu, an ultranationalist, gained significant support in the election despite being relatively unknown. He received over 2 million votes in the first round, leading to concerns about foreign influence and election integrity. The U.S. State Department has expressed support for Romania's efforts to maintain election integrity, emphasizing the importance of a democratic process free from foreign interference.