REMARKS

Thought to be residing in Romania.

CAUTION

An alleged associate of the Valcea Romanian Transnational Crime Group, charged with filing false pandemic unemployment claims and running a parallel scheme stealing jewelry from elderly communities. This group laundered more than $1.3 million by pawning jewelry, wiring funds to Romania, and purchasing gold and luxury vehicles for shipment overseas.

In February 2023, Ghiocel was indicted by the United States District Court, Southern District of California, on federal charges of conspiracy to commit money laundering.

If you have any information concerning this case, please reach out DOL-OIG at 1-800-347-3756 or Office of Inspector General - U.S. Department of Labor.

Field Office: San Diego