Gheorghe Copos

Gheorghe Copos is a Romanian businessman and politician, known for his involvement in the Romanian football scene as the former owner of FC Rapid București. He gained notoriety for his role in the illegal transfer scandal involving several high-profile football personalities, leading to his indictment by the National Anticorruption Directorate (DNA) in 2008. Copos was accused of financial misconduct, including tax evasion and money laundering, which resulted in a conviction that highlighted the corruption issues within Romanian football. His political career included serving as a member of the Romanian Parliament, and he has been a significant figure in both business and politics since the early 1990s.