Figure linked to €38 Million IT System Scandal (2024-2026)
Linked to 1 case: €38 Million IT System Scandal (2024-2026).
Biography
Full Name: Valentina Burdescu
Position: Former Director of National Trade Registry Office (ONRC)
Dismissed: 2024 (after audit findings)
Current Status: Still employed at ONRC (different role)
Cases Involved
€38 Million IT System Scandal (2024-2026)
Status: UNDER INVESTIGATION — Romanian Anti-Corruption Prosecutors Background: ONRC manages official records for 1.7 million+ people and companies €38 million IT project launched summer 2024 System blocked 130,000+ business registrations for weeks Major service disruptions nationwide Audit Findings (National Court of Auditors & Ministry of Justice): System launched before proper testing Agency never received source code from contractor Security and functionality checks incomplete Estimated losses: >12 million lei (~€2.7M) from unenforced penalties Conflict of Interest: Husband holds senior post at ONRC Raises nepotism and governance concerns Auditors flagged improper financial benefits
Sources
- OCCRP / Public Record (Feb 17, 2026)
- National Court of Auditors draft audit
- Ministry of Justice audit