Gheorghe Ștefan, also known as Pinalti (born April 23, 1953), is a Romanian politician who served as mayor of Piatra Neamț from 2004 to 2014. He was owner of FC Ceahlăul Piatra Neamț. He was a member of the Democratic Liberal Party.[1]
Microsoft licensing scandal
editIn the Microsoft licensing corruption scandal, Gheorghe Ștefan was sentenced on 24 March 2016 to 3 years imprisonment for influence peddling and to an asset forfeiture of €3 million.[2][3] On 3 October 2016, the High Court of Cassation and Justice rendered the final judgment in the case and sentenced him to 6 years imprisonment and to an asset forfeiture of €3,996,360.[4]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Gheorghe Ștefan anunțat oficial președinte al PDL Neamț". Mediafax (in Romanian). April 7, 2008. Retrieved January 27, 2023.
- ^ "Dosarul Microsoft: Dorin Cocoș și fostul ministru Gabriel Sandu, câte doi ani de închisoare. Gheorghe Ștefan a primit trei ani". Mediafax (in Romanian). 24 March 2016. Retrieved 24 March 2016.
- ^ "Sentință în dosarul Microsoft. Pedepse cu executare și confiscarea a 10 milioane de euro". Digi24 (in Romanian). 24 March 2016. Retrieved 24 March 2016.
- ^ "Condamnări definitive în dosarul Microsoft". Agerpres (in Romanian). October 3, 2016. Retrieved January 27, 2023.