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Romania Picasso Thief Claims Stolen Art May Have Been Fakes

The accused ringleader of Romanian thieves who stole seven works by artists including Picasso and Matisse claims they may have been fakes and he fell victim to a set-up aimed at pocketing the insurance money, his lawyer said. Radu Dogaru, …

Romania: Slaughterhouses Did Not Commit Fraud

Two Romanian plants believed to be the source of horsemeat mislabeled as beef in supermarkets across Europe declared it properly and any fraud was committed somewhere else down the line, officials said Monday. Romania is scrambling to contain the damage …

Robbers Steal Gold in Holdup on Romanian Highway

Police say robbers disguised as police officers stopped a car on a Romanian highway and forced the occupants to hand over almost 23 kilograms (51 pounds) of gold at gunpoint. Police spokesman Danut Dinu said three masked men forced a …