Romania is one of the EU's larger and faster-growing economies. Bucharest is a centre for finance, services and regional headquarters, Cluj-Napoca and Iași have become strong technology hubs, Timișoara and Brașov anchor automotive and industrial production, and Constanța is the largest port on the Black Sea. Energy, agriculture, IT outsourcing, manufacturing and EU-funded infrastructure all attract foreign investment. For international businesses, Romania offers scale and talent, alongside risks that local knowledge helps manage.
Risk Investigators provides corporate investigation, due diligence, background checks, IP investigation, brand protection, claim investigation, process service and private investigation for businesses in Romania. As an online venture of GREVESGROUP®, headquartered in Dubai with more than 30 years of group experience and around 1,000 cases a year, our corporate investigators in Romania work in Romanian and English in Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca, Timișoara, Iași, Brașov, Constanța and across the country, supported by a network in more than 100 countries.
Business and Investigation Risk in Romania
- Public procurement and EU funds risk, including conflicts of interest and inflated contracts
- Supplier and subcontractor risk in manufacturing, construction and agriculture
- Opaque ownership through relatives, nominees and layered companies
- Insolvency and asset transfers before enforcement
- Counterfeit goods and smuggling via the Black Sea and Romania's external EU borders
- IT outsourcing risk, including data leaks and insider fraud
Our Investigation Services in Romania
Due Diligence in Romania
Our due diligence in Romania covers acquisition targets, partners, suppliers, distributors and investors. We research the National Trade Register Office (ONRC), insolvency bulletins, court records, land registry information and Romanian-language media, identify beneficial owners and check sanctions, PEP and adverse media exposure. Our supplier due diligence in Romania verifies capacity and operations through site visits.
Corporate Investigation in Romania
Our corporate investigation in Bucharest and across Romania covers fraud, embezzlement, procurement fraud, kickbacks, conflicts of interest and employee misconduct, with findings prepared for disciplinary, civil or criminal action.
Background Check in Romania
Our background check in Romania services verify identity, education, employment history, directorships and litigation for managers, IT specialists and business partners, with consent and in line with the GDPR.
IP Investigation in Romania
We investigate trademark infringement, counterfeit products, software piracy and trade secret misuse, and trace goods through markets, online sellers and importers.
Brand Protection in Romania
Our counterfeit investigation in Romania covers goods arriving through Constanța and land borders, as well as online marketplaces, with test purchases and support for customs and enforcement action.
Claim Investigation in Romania
We verify property, cargo, agricultural, motor, life and health claims with a Romanian element, including road transport incidents and claims by Romanians working abroad.
Process Service in Romania
Our process server in Romania service delivers legal documents to individuals and companies. Romania is a party to the Hague Service Convention, and service from other EU member states follows the EU Service Regulation. Romanian translations are generally required, and we arrange them.
Private Investigation in Romania
For businesses and law firms, our business-focused private investigator in Romania services include witness location, debtor tracing, asset tracing in Romania, litigation support and lawful commercial enquiries. We do not accept personal or matrimonial cases.
Cities and Counties We Cover in Romania
Our investigators work across Romania, from the main commercial centres to secondary cities, ports and industrial zones. We regularly handle investigations, due diligence, background checks and process service in the following locations.
Major Cities
- Bucharest
- Cluj-Napoca
- Timișoara
- Iași
- Constanța
- Brașov
- Craiova
- Galați
- Ploiești
- Oradea
Counties
- Bucharest
- Ilfov
- Cluj
- Timiș
- Iași
- Constanța
- Brașov
- Prahova
- Dolj
- Bihor
Need coverage in a location not listed here? We also handle enquiries in smaller towns and remote areas of Romania on request.
EU Funds, Infrastructure and Procurement
Romania is a major recipient of EU funds for roads, railways, energy, water and digitalisation. Large projects bring together contractors, subcontractors and consultants, and conflicts of interest or inflated costs can expose partners and lenders to repayment demands and investigations. Our investigators map ownership and relationships behind bidders and subcontractors, verify capacity and track record, and investigate irregularities during delivery.
Constanța and the Black Sea Corridor
Constanța has grown in importance as a route for Ukrainian grain exports and regional trade. With increased volumes come risks: cargo theft, document fraud, diversion and counterfeit goods moving through the port. We investigate logistics partners, cargo losses and suspicious consignments, and support brand owners in tracing counterfeits entering the EU through the Black Sea.
Energy and Agriculture Investments
Romania has significant energy resources, from Black Sea gas to wind and solar, and one of the EU's largest agricultural sectors. Investors in energy projects and farmland need to verify local partners, landowners and permit holders. We investigate ownership, disputes and reputations, and support your lawyers' land and permit reviews with field enquiries.
IT Outsourcing and Data Security
Romania's technology sector serves clients across Europe and North America, from software development to customer support. Clients trust these teams with code, data and systems. When a data leak, insider fraud or breach of confidentiality occurs, fast and lawful investigation is essential. We investigate incidents alongside your IT and legal teams, screen staff in sensitive roles and help outsourcing firms reassure their clients with evidence.
Records and Local Enquiries
Romanian trade register, insolvency and land records are useful and increasingly accessible, but they rarely show who truly controls a company or how it is regarded locally. Our investigators connect records to reveal relationships and asset movements, then confirm findings through discreet enquiries in Romanian among business contacts, former employees and industry sources.
Typical Matters We Handle in Romania
The examples below are illustrative of the work clients bring to us in Romania:
- A renewable energy developer checks the owners of a project company and its landholdings before acquisition
- A contractor vets subcontractors on an EU-funded infrastructure project and finds links to a public official
- A grain trader investigates repeated cargo shortages at Constanța
- An IT outsourcing firm investigates a data leak involving a former team lead
- A creditor traces assets transferred to relatives before a Romanian debtor's insolvency
How an Investigation in Romania Works
You brief us in confidence and we sign an NDA. We agree the scope, legal limits, timeline and fee in writing. Our local investigators carry out record research and field enquiries in Romanian, coordinated by your case manager in Dubai. You receive updates at agreed points and a final report in English.
Industries We Support in Romania
We support energy, manufacturing, technology and IT outsourcing, construction, logistics, real estate, retail, banking and financial services, insurance and pharmaceuticals, as well as agribusiness companies.
Why Choose Risk Investigators in Romania
Procurement expertise
Investigations into EU-funded and public projects.
Port and logistics insight
Cargo and counterfeit investigations at Constanța.
Register expertise
Skilled use of Romanian trade, insolvency and land records.
Group experience
More than 30 years of investigation work through GREVESGROUP®.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have corporate investigators in Romania?
Yes. Our investigators work in Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca, Timișoara, Iași, Brașov, Constanța and across Romania, in Romanian and English.
Can you verify a Romanian supplier or subcontractor?
Yes. We check registration, ownership, finances, litigation and capacity, with site visits where needed.
Can you check partners on EU-funded projects?
Yes. We map ownership and relationships to identify conflicts of interest and investigate irregularities.
Is Romania part of the Hague Service Convention?
Yes. Romania is a party, and service from other EU member states follows the EU Service Regulation. Romanian translations are generally required.
Do you investigate cargo losses at Constanța?
Yes. We investigate shortages, theft, document fraud and diversion.
Can you trace assets in Romania?
Yes. We identify property, company interests and other assets linked to a debtor, including transfers before insolvency.
Do you conduct background checks in Romania?
Yes, with consent and in line with the GDPR.
Do you investigate counterfeit goods in Romania?
Yes. We cover ports, borders, markets and online sellers and support enforcement.
Do you provide reports in English?
Yes. All reports are in English, with key Romanian documents summarised or translated where needed.
Do you take private or matrimonial cases?
No. We work only for businesses, law firms and organisations.
Can you investigate a data leak at a Romanian IT outsourcing firm?
Yes. We investigate lawfully alongside your IT and legal teams to establish what was taken, by whom and where it has gone.
Can you verify landowners for energy projects in Romania?
Yes. We investigate landowners, permit holders and project companies, including disputes and reputations, and support your lawyers' land and permit reviews.
How long does due diligence in Romania take?
It depends on the depth of the check and the number of subjects. We confirm a realistic timeline in our written proposal.