**Colombian Man Arrested in Romania for Allegedly Plotting Infrastructure Attack**
A 34-year-old Colombian man has been arrested in Romania for allegedly planning to sabotage critical infrastructure under the direction of a Russian citizen. The suspect was detained on November 13 and is now in pre-trial detention.
According to local media outlet Adevarul, the suspect is accused of targeting sites that could jeopardize national security. If convicted, he faces 10 to 20 years in prison under Article 403 of Romania’s Penal Code, which covers acts of destruction endangering national security.
Prosecutors allege that in July 2024, the man acted on instructions from a Russian citizen residing in Russia to prepare an attack on strategic Romanian infrastructure. The suspect reportedly carried out reconnaissance missions, photographing and recording potential targets he intended to destroy with explosives or fire. Authorities intervened before the plan could be finalized.
**Russian Disinformation Campaigns**
The arrest took place during a period of heightened concerns over Russian disinformation campaigns targeting Romania. Around the same time, the Ministry of National Defense reported multiple attempts by Russian entities to spread false information about similar acts of sabotage, exacerbating regional tensions.
**Global Response**
The case is being heard by the Bucharest Court of Appeal, and international leaders are monitoring the situation. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken confirmed that the transfer is part of a coordinated effort between the U.S. and EU to support Ukraine.