Assassination Attempt Rocks Bucharest: Underworld Feud Spills into Streets

Bucharest Assassination Attempt Linked to US Card Cloning Scheme A major investigation is underway in Ilfov County, Romania, following an assassination attempt on a prominent underworld figure. Police and prosecutors have launched a wide-ranging inquiry into the incident, which authorities believe is connected to a previous criminal activity involving cloned bank cards in the United States. The targeted individual, known only as Machedon, was reportedly shot at in his own courtyard. One gang member, upon returning to Romania, revealed the location of his rival, setting the stage for the attack. The Ilfov County Prosecutor's Office has taken over the case and is currently working to identify the weapon used in the shooting. While details remain scarce, the incident highlights the complex and often violent nature of organized crime, transcending international borders. The investigation continues.