Kidnapping of Alexandra Măceșanu and Luiza Melencu

Kidnapping of Alexandra Măceșanu and Luiza Melencu
ArrestedGheorghe Dincă
Accused ofKidnapping, rape and murder of Luiza Melencu and Alexandra Măceșanu

The kidnapping of Alexandra Măceșanu and Luiza Melencu happened in Caracal, Olt County, Romania in April and on 25 July 2019. Romanian police were heavily criticized for taking 19 hours to locate and search the building where Alexandra Măceșanu was held captive. The handling of the case met widespread outrage and protests, which led to the dismissal of Interior Minister Nicolae Moga and other officials.