Nicolae Strava, Illegal Reentry, Pennsylvania 2025

Nicolae Strava, a 30-year-old citizen of Romania, has been charged with a serious crime in Pennsylvania. Strava was indicted on January 23, 2025, by a federal grand jury for illegal reentry.

According to Acting United States Attorney John C. Gurganus, the indictment alleges that Strava was previously removed from the United States on April 23, 2019, through Houston, Texas. It is alleged that he was subsequently found in the United States on September 20, 2024, in Centre County, Pennsylvania, without having first obtained legal permission to reenter the country.

The maximum penalty under federal law for the most significant offense is two years, a fine, and supervised release following imprisonment. A sentence following a finding of guilt is imposed by the Judge after consideration of the applicable federal sentencing statutes and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines.

Strava was investigated by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO). Assistant U.S. Attorney Robin Zenzinger is prosecuting the case.

It is essential to note that indictments are only allegations. All persons charged by indictment are presumed to be innocent unless and until found guilty in court.

Strava's case serves as a reminder of the importance of following the law and obtaining proper permission to reenter the country.

We will continue to provide updates on Strava's case as more information becomes available.

**MANDATORY FACTS**

**Defendant:** Nicolae Strava

**Crime:** Illegal reentry

**City and State:** Williamsport, Pennsylvania

**Exact Date:** January 23, 2025 (indicted), April 23, 2019 (removed from the United States), September 20, 2024 (found in the United States)

**Sentence or Outcome:** Currently pending trial

**Dollar Amounts:** None

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-mdpa/pr/romania-native-charged-illegal-reentry