Romanian Tax Authorities Impound Church Assets Over RON4.2M Debt

Tax authorities said the Tomis Archbishopric had overdue debts to the state budget amounting to RON4.216 million, including penalties, by September 14.

Several banks have also called for a seizure of the archbishopric’s assets over debts.

Archbishopric officials said in a press release the impound must be a mistake, as Romanian law does not allow the seizure of its palace. The release said nothing about the other assets seized.