Romanian police raid hospital over opioid theft and salary fraud scheme

Romanian authorities conducted six raids at Botoșani County Emergency Hospital, investigating medical staff for embezzlement, abuse of office, and intellectual fraud. Allegations include diverting regulated medications and recording them on patient files without administration, plus facilitating illegal salary payments. The case highlights systemic corruption in Romanian healthcare, with potential implications for public trust and regulatory oversight.

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