The mayor of the commune of Livezile, Traian Simionca, detained and accused of rape, three weeks after the appearance of photos in which he sexually assaulted a woman right in his councilor's office
The published photos with the mayor Traian Simionca. Collage: Ion Mateș
The mayor of Livezile commune, Traian Simionca, was detained for 24 hours, three weeks after the appearance in the public space of some photos in which he appeared in intimate poses with a female employee, in his office in the town hall. The mayor is now being investigated for rape, IPJ Bistrita-Năsăud reported, according to infobistrița.rp.
According to the police, as part of the investigations opened on November 5, three search warrants were implemented on Monday at the homes of some people and at a public institution. At the same time, an arrest warrant was issued in the name of a 56-year-old man from Livezile, who was taken to the Police headquarters for questioning. he was ordered to be detained for 24 hours, the IPJ reported.
During the searches, mobile phones and storage media were seized, which will be analyzed in the continuation of the investigation.
The mayor is now being investigated for rape
“Investigations are being continued under the supervision of the Prosecutor's Office attached to the Bistrita Court in terms of committing the crimes of sexual assault, outrage against good morals, violation of privacy and rape. We specify that the investigated persons benefit from the procedural rights and guarantees provided by the Code of Criminal Procedure, as well as the presumption of innocence,” the County Police Inspectorate said.
The police from Bistrita Năsăud announced on November 5 that they are investigating the commission of crimes of sexual assault, outrage against good morals and violation of private life, following the appearance of images in which the mayor of Livezile commune, Traian Simionca, appears in intimate poses with an employee, in his office.
In the images, the mayor of Livezile commune, Traian Simionca, lifts her dress, while she tries to pull it down. He is also surprised when he kisses her.
Simionca, suspended from PSD during the investigation
PSD announced that Traian Simionca is suspended from the party, based on the Code of Ethics, which does not allow supporting members under criminal investigation or preventive measures.
“The Code of Ethics and Conduct of the PSD stipulates that persons for whom “criminal prosecution has been initiated or have been sent to court”, or are under preventive arrest, house arrest or judicial control, will not benefit from PSD's political support for occupying a political or administrative position. Under these conditions, until the completion of the investigation/criminal file/eventual action in court, these provisions apply to Mr. Traian Simionca, therefore he is suspended from membership”, PSD sent.
The mayor claims that the images are made with AI
The images taken in the mayor's office went viral on social networks, after, according to the local publication Bistrițeanul, the mayor posted them on WhatsApp with the text “love match”. Later, Simioanca said that the photos were rigged.
“Most likely it is someone who either wanted to play a prank on me or wanted to denigrate me using artificial intelligence and taking fake pictures. I have contacted a lawyer who will undertake all legal steps to find the culprit and who will pay according to the law! I am a man who knows how to joke, but everything has a limit in this life! The culprit will pay dearly!”, said, on Wednesday, after the appearance of the pictures, the mayor of Livezile commune.
