Turkish businessman Abdullah Atas, serving a 22‑year sentence for killing a Romanian police officer, escaped from Rahova prison after a three‑day furlough approved by the National Prison Administration (ANP). Police union members and Europol allege that the furlough was granted despite a negative recommendation from ANP specialists, citing security risks. ANP director Bogdan Burcu has admitted that a negative assessment may have existed but still approved the release, citing international guidelines for gradual re‑integration. After the escape, Atas was placed under national and international arrest warrants; Romanian authorities suspect he fled to Turkey. The incident has reignited calls for accountability within the prison system and demands for resignations or dismissals of officials involved.

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