He will face prosecution for allegedly stealing 45 bottles of wine. The Cáceres Court of First Instance No. 4, after reviewing the case, decided to open an oral hearing in the matter brought against two defendants for wine theft from the Atrio restaurant. The court noted clear signs of criminal activity in its order and proceeded with the process as required by law. (Source: Cáceres Court records)
The judge also granted an injunction against the two individuals charged with theft from a public establishment, confirming that the conditions that led to precautionary detention at the time remain valid. The order highlights that the precautions were not lifted by new developments in the case. (Source: Cáceres Court records)
Following the submission of the defense’s arguments, the criminal prosecution will be transmitted to the Cáceres County Court, signaling the end of the preliminary instruction phase and the transition to the trial stage. (Source: Cáceres Court records)
The defendants, Constantin Dumitru, aged 48, and Priscila Lara Guevara, aged 29, were both detained in Croatia on October 26, 2021. Atrio, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Cáceres, stands accused of theft involving a total of 45 wine bottles, allegedly stolen along with two accomplices. The total value is estimated at 1.6 million euros, including a newer wine not yet recovered as of 2022. (Source: Cáceres Court records)
Of the 45 bottles reportedly stolen, 38 are Romanee Conti, with an average listed price around 12,000 euros per bottle on the Atrio menu. Also cited are a Montrachet Grand Cru 1999 Magnum valued at 25,500 euros and the 1806 Chateau d’Yquem, valued at 310,000 euros. The case’s financial scale underlines the impact on the restaurant’s management and on its reputation, as well as the potential penalties associated with such a heist. (Source: Cáceres Court records)