The huge amount paid by a Nigerian to reach a taxi from Otopeni Airport to the center of Bucharest
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A 43-year-old man is heard by police in a deception file after taking over, in the taxi, a 90-year-old Nigerian citizen from “Henri Coandă” Airport and transported to a hotel in Bucharest, requesting and collecting almost 400 euros, writes news.ro.
According to the Romanian Police, the police officers from the Transport Airport Police Service “Henri Coandă” were notified ex officio on Saturday about a possible deception that would have taken place in the “Henri Coandă” International Airport area.
“From the preliminary checks it was found that, on 27.06.2025, time 00.51, a 90-year-old Nigerian citizen, boarded a taxi transport vehicle in front of the arrival terminal, with a hotel in the center of the Capital. At the end of the race, the driver would be requested, Representing the value of the race, ”the police said.
Following the research, the suspect, a 43 -year -old man, a Romanian citizen, was identified.
Police are investigating in this case, for deception. The man was taken to hearings, and legal measures will be ordered.
