Warrant of Arrest for Ionescu Rejected by Interpol

Romania Keeps Singapore Updated On Steps Taken In Criminal Case Of Fmr
Envoy Ionescu – FM
9April2010
Romania’s ambassador to Singapore Aurelian Neagu informed Singapore’s
Foreign Ministry of the steps taken by the Romanian authorities for a
lawful investigation of former Romanian envoy to Singapore Silviu
Ionescu blamed for a hit-and-run accident in December, Romania’s
Foreign Ministry said Friday.

Neagu reiterated Romania's commitment to uphold procedures needed to
clear out all aspects related to the case and stressed that all the
public statements made by Ionescu regarding this case were his
personal standpoint and did not represent an official stance of the
Romanian Foreign Ministry or the Romanian authorities, the ministry
said in its press release Friday.

Considering the criminal charges brought against Ionescu by the
Romanian General Prosecutor's Office, Ionescu was suspended from his
diplomatic duties within the Romanian Foreign Ministry under the
provisions of article 60 of Law 269/ 2003 regulating the Statute of
Romania's Diplomatic and Consular Corps.

Neagu also underscored that the Romanian authorities wanted to fully
abide by the law and international procedures in dealing with this
case.

According to the press release, on January 5, 2010, the ministry
submitted a request to the General Prosecutor's Office to investigate
the accident on December 15, 2009 in which a vehicle of the Romanian
diplomatic mission in Singapore was involved. On January 6, 2010, the
Prosecutor's Office set off the criminal prosecution against Ionescu,
at the ministry's request.

On January 11, 2010, judicial authorities in Singapore were asked to
provide all available accident-related data. The request was submitted
via international police cooperation networks, namely, the Romanian
Interpol Office and the Singapore Interpol Office, respectively,
according to the press release.

On January 26, 2010, the Romanian Foreign Ministry provided
information to Interpol Singapore on whether Romanian judicial
authorities are entitled to probe, try and sentence Romanian citizens
for crimes committed abroad, the press release also read.

On January 29, 2010, Interpol Singapore offered additional information
to the Romanian General Prosecutor's Office and said more information
would be provided only in keeping with the investigations that were to
be unfolded by the Singapore Coroner's Court.

On February 2, 2010, the Romanian General Prosecutor's Office indicted
Ionescu for negligent homicide, fleeing the scene of the accident and
false statements. In consequence, Ionescu was suspended from his
diplomatic duties within the Romanian Foreign Ministry, under the
Romanian law, until the end of the investigation. Singapore'
authorities were duly informed, the press release also noted.

On February 11, 2010, Romania's Justice Minister submitted a series of
requests to Singapore's Justice Minister, via an international
rogation commission, calling for full observance of procedural
provisions under Romanian laws.

Romania's Embassy Chargé d'Affaires attended the Coroner's Inquiry
proceedings unfolded between March 3 and March 10, 2010. Various
documents were handed to him informally to better understand the legal
proceedings. No reference was ever made that the said documents were
meant to be an official response to the above -mentioned requests of
the Romanian Justice Minister, therefore, they could not be considered
as such under the international procedures, the press release also
read.

On March 16, 2010, Singapore's Justice Ministry issued a preliminary
answer assuring the Romanian General Prosecutor's Office that
Singapore's authorities are ready to work closely with the Romanian
General Prosecutor's Office throughout the criminal investigations,
while observing Singapore's laws.

Singapore's Police sent to Interpol Romania an international arrest
warrant against Ionescu who is held responsible for a fatal hit-and-
run accident in Bukit Panjang, people close to the matter said
Thursday.

Prosecutor Marius Iacob, chief of Romanian General Prosecutors' Office
criminal department, told MEDIAFAX Thursday that Interpol Romania
received the international arrest warrant against Ionescu from
Singapore's police.

Romania's Foreign Ministry said both Romania and Singapore joined the
Vienna Convention regarding diplomatic relations, therefore,
investigations into Ionescu's case must be carried out by Romanian
authorities.

According to the Vienna Convention regarding diplomatic relations, a
diplomat enjoys immunity from the criminal jurisdiction of the
receiving state, which does not exempt the respective diplomat from
the jurisdiction of the sending state.
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From: Cherry
Subject: Singapore application to Interpol hits brick wall.

Perhaps Singapore could be a bit more respectful of international
legal protocol, especially since Romania has thus far seemed quite
cooperative for their part (already indicting Dr Ionescu on 2nd Feb
for 'negligent homicide, fleeing the scene of the accident and false
statements'; '... suspended from his diplomatic duties'). Think
complying w International norms would achieve a better prosecution
outcome, not to mention, improve the image of Singapore amongst the
international community, rather then a 'high-handed' approach.
Also, given Romania's obvious preference to abide by the mutually
ratified Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations (esp Article 31),
perhaps Singapore should cooperate closely with Romania in persecuting
Dr Ionescu along such mutual lines- as the practice of such 'one-
upmanship'- bypassing the Romanian government in disciplining its
diplomat against international diplomatic norms- would be viewed
negatively by the Romanian people, not to mention international
community; God forbid it be view as 'brinkmanship' and ultimately
backfire.
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From: yansimon52
Subject: Re: Singapore application to Interpol hits brick wall.
Our MIWs thot they could summon this romanian bastard to our 'Night
Court 14'.....LOL...LOL....if this bastard didn't turn up...issue
'warrant of arrest' to him...so simple!!!.....like what we sgian have
been facing all these while....on minor offence....kena 'warrant of
arrest'.....ie. like late payment for TV Licence or late submission on
Co's account/Income tax...hitting hard on biz ppl.
I think our govt don't bother to help very small SMEs to tide over
their financial problem...our govt only entertain the big boys.
In Sg they usually say......why bother to open up new biz?..by trying
to provide jobs.....better to be bookies or a gambler at the 2
IRs ...where those ACRA/IRAS/Night Court don't bother you..as long as
you are 'chuun' with your bets......LOL...LOL..
They oso say this.....you can afford to die but you cannot afford to
get sick.......

From: "AleXX"
Subject: Singapore Chen-Hoo-Kon-Lan-chiow-weh

Quote:
"As Dr Ionescu is no longer serving as the Charge d'Affaires of the Romanian
Embassy in Singapore, his immunity for acts performed outside of his
function as a diplomat would have lapsed."

Unquote:
Why don't the lan-chiow Papist government (kar-kar-lai) mention that he was
not a diplomate when the diplomatic car driven by him fucked into those
pedestrains and claimed an innocent life? Might as well say that a person
who stole something is actually a thief during the time of stealing and
should be innocent immediately after that.
That would do.....

Romanian Diplomat to be charged

From: yansimon52
Subject: Re: Romanian Diplomat

On Apr 2, 5:21 pm, Acid Cynic wrote:

> Silviu, don't let me see your fuck face in the papers again. And when
> you have been assassinated, don't let me see your fuck face in the
> obituaries.

> I say again Silviu, fuck off!

Ya...this fucking romanian got to be screwed at his asshole.
He undermine our world class judiciary system .......he is not aware
that our Sg Judiciary treat all political parties equally be it,
opposition parties or the ruling party. This fucking romanian
probably not aware that a few international newspapers were brought to
our Court for defamation remarks at our boss and were treated
fairly....with only fines but no jail. If those oversea journalist did
that in China...probably face firing squad.
As I said our Judiciary system is the best...worldclass...managed by
world class people. Even if our big boss being awarded big money from
the deframation suit...our world class boss would give away to
charities....see how kind ans compassionate our boss is?

Sg Govt framed me - say Romanian Diplomat Ionescu

Romanian diplomat claims he was framed
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» S'pore requests return of Romanian diplomat

THE Romanian diplomat who has been identified by the Singapore police as a suspect in two separate hit-and-run incidents in Bukit Panjang, had told the Romanian media that he had been "set-up" by the Singapore Government.

This was stated in a statement issued Thursday night by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) to the Romanian Ambassador to Singapore, requesting for Dr Silviu Ionescu to return to Singapore to attend the coroner's inquiry.

Dr Ionescu, who served as Romania's charge d'affaires to Singapore, said he had been set-up by authorities because he was reporting on political matters here.

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The 49-year-old also alleged that there had been a similar case in 2007, when he was accused of being the driver in a hit-and-run accident.

But he added that he was eventually let off as he had an alibi at that time.

The MFA said that Dr Ionescu had made very serious allegations against the integrity of the Singapore Government.

It also added that such allegations were also a gross insult to the victims of the two accidents and that Dr Ionescu's claim that he had been accused in 2007 was entirely false.

According to MFA's records, a vehicle registered under the Romanian Embassy was involved in two traffic accidents in 2007.

The first was a minor non-injury accident which did not involve Dr Ionescu as another person was driving the car. The matter was not pursued.

In the second accident, Dr Ionescu was the driver but it was established that he was not at fault and action was taken against the other driver involved in the accident.

The statement from MFA added: "These facts clearly show that Dr Ionescu's claims are fictitious and at no time was he ever accused by the police of being the driver in a hit-and-run accident in 2007."

The Straits Times reported that while Dr Ionescu has not responded to any calls from them since he left Singapore on Dec 18, he has given interviews in Romania, maintaining his innocence and that there was a witness who could exonerate him.

The newspaper also reported that Dr Ionescu had told Antena 3 in a television interview last Saturday, that he had asked several times last year to be withdrawn from Singapore because he felt political pressure.

Law Minister: Romanian diplomat is innocent until proven guilty

From: Tanki <5191 ...="" gmail.com="">
Subject: Law Minister: Romanian diplomat is innocent until proven guilty

Romanian diplomat case: Don't jump to conclusions
Too early to pin guilt in hit-and-run case
By Kenny Chee

IT IS not right or appropriate for the Singapore Government to
determine guilt in the ongoing investigations related to a hit-and-run
accident involving a Romanian embassy car, said Law Minister K.
Shanmugam yesterday.

But it is right for the Government to investigate the facts, put them
forward and take the appropriate steps, he told reporters after a
dialogue with Yew Tee residents.

"There is no question of us not going through the facts carefully or
trying to shield anyone, or not following due processes," he said,
stressing the need for fairness.

Mr Shanmugam was replying to a question a resident had posed on the
Government's apparent silence on the accident.

Earlier this month, Foreign Affairs Minister George Yeo said that due
process must be allowed to take its course for the case.

The accident occurred last month in Bukit Panjang. It left one man
dead and two men injured. Mr Shanmugam said that the police would
"investigate without fear or favour" and that, in the next step, the
Attorney-General would "proceed only if he believes that a case can be
made in court with witnesses beyond reasonable doubt".

Dr. Silviu Ionescu will NOT return - SPF negligent

From: "truth"

Subject: Dr. Silviu will NOT return, SPF negligent

Dr. Silviu has vowed never to return to Singapore. He is
running away and hiding in Rumania. The SPF is negligent
in allowing him to leave Singapore in the first place.
Now there is little the Singapore authorities can do to
him. He has committed two murders. He murdered the
his young girlfriend who witnessed his murderous act of
driving his car into three padestrains.

The SPF is a shame to Singaporeans.
It should be renamed Foreigners Police Force.

RE: Dr Silviu Ionescu: I will not return to Singapore (ever again)
January 8, 2010 by admin
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Written by Our Correspondent

Dr Silviu Ionescu, the Romanian diplomat implicated in a double hit-and-run accident at Bukit Panjang on 15 December 2009 which had already claimed the life of an innocent young man has made an amazing U-turn and told Romanian journalists that he will not be returning to Singapore after all.

Three days after the accident, Dr Silviu flew back to Romania seeking medical treatment for his diabetes. He had initially told the media that he will return to Singapore at the end of January to assist the Singapore police in its investigations.

He also repeatedly denied that he was involved in the accident. Speaking to Romanian online news daily hotnews.ro, he said:

“The press is free to report on anything it wants. I do not have any comment and it is not important anyway. All that matters is to establish the truth. The fact remains that the embassy car was stolen and I was not in it at the time of the accident.”

On the decision of the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to request the Romanian Prosecutor’s Office to investigate the accident in Singapore, Dr Silviu said it is a normal procedure in such cases.

“We are all ready to support the investigations carried out by the Prosecutor’s Office,” he added.

Dr Silviu has since been recalled from his diplomatic position in Singapore by the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to aid in the investigations. He now says he would “assist” in the accident investigations from Romania.

It is not know how the Romanian authorities are going to “investigate” the case when all the evidence and witnesses remain in Singapore.

The Singapore police is still “investigating” the matter while there are no official statements from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs though Foreign Minister George Yeo did comment briefly that “what happened was very bad”.

Ms Yenny Young, the widow of Mr Tong Kok Wai, who was killed in the accident had expressed her disappointment that Dr Silviu Ionescu has been recalled back to Romania.

In an email reply to us, Ms Young said that a staff from the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs called her yesterday afternoon to express his condolences.

He told her that the accident is a “big” case in Romania right now and that Romania’s Prosecutor Office will conduct proper investigations to solve it.

However, contrary to earlier reports by Romanian online newspaper click.ro, nobody from the Romanian embassy in Singapore has contacted Ms Young or her family yet.

Despite all the evidence pointing towards Dr Silviu Ionescu as the key suspect in the case, he was allowed by the Singapore police to leave the country three days after the accident. Neither did the Ministry of Foreign Affairs applied for a waiver of his diplomatic immunity.

It appears that the Singapore authorities are contented to let their Romanian counterparts deal with their own citizen, but according to lawyer Shashi Nathan, Romanian law may not have a provision for the prosecution of traffic offences committed by a Romanian citizen abroad.

It has been almost a month after the accident and the Singapore police, as usual, is still “investigating” the matter.

Police failed to arrest foreigner who killed Singaporean

From: Teshan
Subject: Re: Police failed to arrest foreigner who killed Singaporean

On Dec 30, 10:28 pm, "truth" wrote:

> truth comment: this is absolutely disgusting. this foreign diplomatic killed
> a singaporean and injured two others when he ploughed his car into them.
> yet the police did not detain him. he was allowed to leave singapore.
> singaporeans have to wake up to the reality that the evil papist leegime
> are selling away the interests and rights of singaporeans.

Let the men-in-blue do their job. we have the world's most capable
team Singapoore/