Organised Crime

A Bulgarian Criminal Group has been Exporting Gear and Tech to “Wagner” and Russian Special Forces – Novinite.com – Sofia News Agency

A criminal group for the export of goods with possible dual use, exported for the military operations on the territory of Ukraine, was discovered by Bulgarian auhtorities. This was announced yesterday at a joint press conference in Plovdiv by Deputy Prosecutor General Maria Pavlova, Zhivko Kotsev, Chief Secretary of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Read more…

By Chief Instructor, 2 months ago

Anti-Corruption

Bulgaria: The Court left Vasil Bozhkov in Custody – He communicated with Prigozhin? – Novinite.com – Sofia News Agency

Vasil Bozhkov remains in custody permanently, the Bulgarian court decided, after the gambling boss was detained on his return to Bulgaria. During the court session, the prosecutor’s office presented data on communication and joint business between Bozhkov and the leader of the private military company “Wagner” Yevgeny Prigozhin. On leaving the courtroom, when asked by BNT Read more…

By Chief Instructor, 3 months ago

Afghan Migrant Crisis

At least 18 people found dead in truck near Sofia

At least 18 people, including a child, have been found dead in Bulgaria in an abandoned truck near the capital Sofia, officials said. The truck was transporting timber and carrying illegal migrants hidden in a compartment, the country’s interior ministry said on Friday, adding it was found near the village Read more…

By Chief Instructor, 10 months ago

Anti-Corruption

Sharp exchanges over Bulgaria’s expulsion of Russian diplomats

There were sharp exchanges in Bulgaria’s National Assembly on June 29 as parliamentary groups reacted to the announcement on Tuesday by Prime Minister Kiril Petkov that 70 Russian diplomats were being expelled from Bulgaria for activities incompatible with their diplomatic status. Democratic Bulgaria co-leader Hristo Ivanov expressed support for the expulsion, Read more…

By Chief Instructor, 1 year ago

Anti-Corruption

Bulgarian PM: The time of the untouchables is over – Novinite.com – Sofia News Agency

“Everyone understands that there used to be people with untouchability status. It’s over.” This was stated by Prime Minister Kiril Petkov in an interview with bTV. His comment was on the revoked access to classified information and the resignation of Sotir Tsatsarov as head of the Commission for Combating Corruption Read more…

By Chief Instructor, 2 years ago

Organised Crime

Bulgaria: Further Reshuffles in Power Structures, GDBOP with New Director – Novinite.com – Sofia News Agency

Kalin Stoyanov is the new Director of the General Directorate for Combating Organized Crime (GDBOP), reported 24 Hours daily. The reshufflinghappened after the previous director general Lyubomir Yanev was reassigned this morning. So far, it is unclear where Yanev is going. However, according to informal source of information, this is Read more…

By Chief Instructor, 3 years ago

Organised Crime

EC Human Trafficking Watchdog Urges Bulgaria Improve Access to Justice for Victims – Novinite.com – Sofia News Agency

The Group of Experts on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings (GRETA) with the Council of Europe on Thursday published a report in which it urges Bulgaria to improve access to justice and compensation for victims of human trafficking. This is the third report on the implementation by Bulgaria of the Convention on Action against Trafficking Read more…

By Chief Instructor, 3 years ago

Organised Crime

Bulgaria: Thirteen Illegal Migrants Caught in Fake Cash-in-Transit Van – Novinite.com – Sofia News Agency

A second incident involving a cash-in-transit van has occurred in Bulgaria within two days. After robbers snatched about half a million levs from a cash delivery van on the Struma Motorway on Wednesday, police caught 13 illegal migrants being transported in a van disguised as a cash delivery car. The difference, however, is that Read more…

By Chief Instructor, 3 years ago

Organised Crime

Nearly 400 kg Heroin Seized in Varna – Novinite.com – Sofia News Agency

A huge amount of drugs was seized – nearly 400 kg of heroin worth about BGN 32 million, Prosecutor General Ivan Geshev posted news on Twitter. “Acclaims for the good work of the colleagues from Varna regional Prosecutor’s Office, General Directorate for Combatting Organized Crime and Customs Agency, who again protected our children. Read more…

By Chief Instructor, 3 years ago

Organised Crime

Bulgarian Specialized Prosecutor’ Office Reports: International Crime Group for Drugs Trafficking Busted – Novinite.com – Sofia News Agency

An international organized crime group for heroin trafficking has been neutralized with the assistance of DEA officers, reported the press center of the Specialized Prosecutor’s Office. DEA is a US drug enforcement administration. Its officers are looking for effective solutions to crack down on drugs and drug trafficking not only in the Read more…

By Chief Instructor, 3 years ago