A Romanian national was arrested in Germany on Tuesday on suspicion of plotting to overthrow his country's government and establish a Nazi-inspired regime, according to German prosecutors. The suspect, identified only as Nichita P., is accused of attempting to create a foreign terrorist organization.
Alleged plot to unleash 'war of terror'
From early 2023, Nichita P. allegedly sought to establish a right-wing extremist group intended to unleash a 'war of terror' in Romania. The goal was to contribute to the downfall of the Romanian state and create a new state modeled on National Socialism, prosecutors said in a statement.
To recruit members, the suspect allegedly operated two channels on a messenger service from Germany, targeting young Romanians. Through these channels, he urged followers to kill people he considered 'subhumans,' carry out arson attacks on buildings used by migrants or members of the LGBTQ community, and spray graffiti with right-wing extremist symbols.
Instructions for making explosives
Prosecutors also allege that Nichita P. published instructions on how to produce poisons and explosives, as well as how to make Molotov cocktails and car bombs. He is also accused of urging others to induce young girls to self-harm. The suspect is believed to have been a minor at the time of the alleged offenses.
