Fmr Romanian Envoy To Singapore Might Be Released Under Judicial Supervision

A Bucharest court admitted former Romanian envoy to Singapore Silviu Ionescu’s request to be released under judicial supervision, but prosecutors can appeal the ruling.

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Fmr Romanian Envoy To Singapore Might Be Released Under Judicial Supervision

"We have to respect the Court's decision but understand that the Romanian Prosecutors' Office is appealing against the decision. In any case, this does not mean that he will not stand trial. We will continue to monitor the situation and expect the Romanian authorities to honor their assurances that justice will be served," Singapore's Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesperson said.

On July 1, Ionescu was indicted by Romania's General Production Office for manslaughter in a case regarding a hit-and-run accident that resulted in one fatality. He is also accused of using his diplomatic immunity to leave Singapore and attempted to influence the investigation.

Prosecutors say Ionescu, who was driving an embassy car on December 15 last year, ran a red light and hit three pedestrians at two intersections. Two of the victims were injured and one died days later in the hospital from the sustained injuries.

The former diplomat also fled the scene of the accidents and gave investigators false statements, as he reported the embassy car stolen and denied he had been driving it at the time of the accidents.

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