The Directorate for Investigating Organized Crime and Terrorism (Romanian: Direcția de Investigare a Infracțiunilor de Criminalitate Organizată și Terorism, DIICOT) is a law enforcement agency of the Romanian government tasked with investigating and prosecuting organized crime, drug trafficking, cybercrime, financial crimes, and terrorism-related offenses.[2][3] It was formed in 2004 under Law 508/2004,[4] and operates under the jurisdiction of the Romanian Public Ministry [ro].[5]
Considered to be smaller and lesser known than its sister agency, the National Anticorruption Directorate,[7] the DIICOT has wider ranging responsibilities that include crimes against cultural heritage, tobacco smuggling, and migrant trafficking.[7] In 2017 alone, over 3,200 people were convicted based on its investigations and indictments.[7]
History
After the resignation of former DIICOT chief prosecutor Giorgiana Hosu, the agency's top role was filled by her deputy, Oana Pâțu, in an acting position. On December 28, 2022, DIICOT announced that her permanent replacement will be selected by March 1, 2023.[8][9][10] Starting with April 13, 2023 the chief prosecutor role was filled by Alina Albu.[11]
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