An Italian businessman, Antonio Faccin, 62, is on trial in Romania for allegedly repeatedly sexually assaulting a 12-year-old boy in Bihor county in September 2023. Prosecutors allege Faccin was released from eight weeks of pre-trial detention following a bribe paid to a police officer. The case was moved from Beiuș to Salonta, raising concerns about the pace and secrecy surrounding the proceedings. Romania’s Superior Council of Magistracy (CSM) stated that any defendant can request confidentiality for their case files. Critics suggest this confidentiality provision may be hindering transparency in this sensitive matter. The investigation continues, focusing on both the alleged assault and the claims of bribery influencing Faccin’s release.