Six people suspected of colluding with Russia to plot a coup against the Romanian government have been detained, according to police in the European Union and NATO-member country. Romania’s anti-organized crime agency,

Romania detained six people on charges of trying to overthrow the state with Russia’s help, prosecutors said on Thursday, and a 101-year-old former army major general said his home had been raided as part of the investigation.

Romanian prosecutors detained six people suspected of allegedly plotting to overthrow the government and withdraw the Black Sea nation from NATO with Russia’s help.

Investigators say the suspects formed an organized group in 2023 with the goal of undermining Romania’s sovereignty and independence. Authorities allege the group worked systematically to weaken the country’s defense capabilities through political means.