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The American Ambassador to Bulgaria, James Warlick, is asking for patience until the trial of alleged Bulgarian underworld figure, Aleksei Petrov, comes to full conclusion. Photo by BGNES
The American Ambassador to Bulgaria, James Warlick, says the Tuesday release from jail to house arrest of former undercover agent and controversial businessman, Aleksei Petrov, was a surprise.
Warlick made the statement Wednesday before journalists during the ceremony of bestowing a charitable gift to the Children's Hospital in Sofia.
The Ambassador voiced hope, Petrov would be closely monitored while under house arrest, because the Court's rule was unexpected by the cabinet and the Bulgarian citizens.
The US Envoy pointed out the rule is, however, not final, because charges are still pending against the former agent of the State Agency for National Security (DANS).
The decision of the magistrates that the organised crime group, codenamed "Octopus" never existed must be respected as many Bulgarians do, and all need to be patient and wait to see all evidence collected, according to Warlick.
When Petrov was arrested in February, 2010, the US Ambassador applauded the police operation by sending an official letter to the media.
The ex undercover agent, days after his detention, asked the US Embassy for protection of his rights, with Warlick declining an invitation to meet with him.
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