Sofia Policeman Caught Red-Handed

Politics | July 20, 2005, Wednesday // 00:00
Sofia Policeman Caught Red-Handed A Sofia policeman is lying on the ground after his arrest by colleagues. He was caught red-handed receiving a bribe, and detained after a car chase. Photo by Bulgarian Interior Ministry

A Sofia policeman has been busted just as he was receiving a bribe.

The Interior Ministry employee was receiving BGN 5,000 (approximately EUR 2,500) from a woman that was suspected of value added tax (VAT) siphoning. The policeman had talked into paying so that the case would be closed.

The suspected officer was arrested after meeting the woman Wednesday, the Interior Ministry said.

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