Interpol Wanted Macedonian among Finalists at Bulgaria Song Contest

Crime | August 1, 2008, Friday // 00:00

A Macedonian citizen, wanted by Interpol and the police in his home country is one of the finalists at the song contest "Burgas and the Sea" to be held in Bulgaria's coastal city.

The announcement was made Friday by Burgas police authorities and the Municipality.

Iliya Tepev, 46, was sentenced by the court in his hometown of Veles over malfeasance in office and robbing a local company with EUR 750,000.

"In order to take part in the music competition, Tepev presented himself as a Bulgarian citizen," said Vessela Yordanova, the head of Culture, Marketing and PR Directorate.

"He has even appeared at the Thursday's rehearsal," Yordanova added.

It is highly probable that Tepev's song will be disqualified before the beginning of the contest on Saturday.

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