Romanian lecturer faces seven sexual assault complaints from students

Prosecutors in Iași have filed seven complaints against Alexandru Toader, a lecturer at Alexandru Ioan Cuza University and son of former Justice Minister Tudorel Toader. The case initially became known through reports of two alleged victims.

The complaints involve seven female students. In one case, prosecutors allege Toader repeatedly contacted a first-year law student on Instagram between November and December 2022. He allegedly sent her messages and disappearing photos and invited her for coffee.

“I was afraid of the consequences of a refusal.”

Prosecutors say he asked her to delete their conversations and keep them secret. The student reportedly replied only out of fear that a refusal would affect her grade, promotion, or transfer to full-time studies.

Toader allegedly called her to his notary office after a partial test to discuss her work. Prosecutors state he maintained sexual relations with her twice a week at that office.

After two alleged sexual episodes, the student left the university. The Iași Court of Appeal has ordered 30 days of preventive arrest for Toader.

Tudorel Toader publicly stated that his son is married and has two children.