Jurgen Faff under investigation for EU-funded solar schemes and airline tax evasion
Romanian authorities have placed businessman Jurgen Faff under judicial control while probing alleged overbilling of EU funds for photovoltaic projects and unpaid taxes by an airline he controls.
A detailed probe by context.ro highlights a complex scheme involving offshore entities in Switzerland, the United Kingdom, China and Romania that allegedly inflated invoices for EU-funded photovoltaic installations, many of which never produced the promised energy. Jurgen Faff, described as a close associate of former President Klaus Iohannis, was detained briefly in autumn 2025 and subsequently placed under judicial control for two months after police linked his airline affiliate to unpaid tax and contribution liabilities.
The investigation also points to a stalled golf-course development in Sibiu financed with public money and a collapsed medical-equipment contract with Unifarm, where advance payments were not returned. Throughout, Faff’s personal wealth is displayed through a notable collection of Porsche, Ferrari, Maserati and other luxury automobiles.
Why it matters
The case exposes potential misuse of EU funds and tax evasion by a prominent businessman, raising concerns about oversight of public subsidies.
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