Bulgaria Among Countries Targeted in Major European VAT Fraud Operation
A large-scale European investigation into a VAT fraud network has led to the detention of 43 individuals and the seizure of 520 million euros
The Prosecutor's Office has initiated an investigation into the alleged bankruptcy during December 2022 to June 2023, causing damages of BGN 81 million to the Ministry of the Interior. Former acting interior minister Ivan Demerdzhiev is under scrutiny following a report from the Ministry of the Interior, including an audit report, revealing potential violations of the Public Procurement Act.
The case, reported last August, has recently been acknowledged by the state prosecution, highlighting that the supervising prosecutor has tasked the State Financial Inspection Agency with conducting an inspection. The agency's findings indicated a breach of the Public Procurement Act.
As the investigation unfolds, no individuals have been formally accused, and the process is ongoing. Despite the developments, former Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev stated that he has not been sought by investigators regarding the ongoing pre-trial proceedings.
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov emphasized Bulgaria’s commitment to supporting Ukraine’s long-term reconstruction through large-scale infrastructure projects
The coalition "We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria" (WCC-DB) appears to be on the verge of splitting over the upcoming fourth vote of no confidence against the government of Rosen Zhelyazkov
The fourth High-Level Conference dedicated to Ukraine’s reconstruction efforts has officially started in Rome
Bulgaria is moving forward with plans to modernize its armed forces
Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev commented on the recent developments regarding the European Parliament’s report on North Macedonia, from which the references to "Macedonian language and identity" were removed
Yesterday, residents of Varna rallied in front of the city’s municipal building to express their support for Mayor Blagomir Kotsev, who remains in custody amid corruption investigations
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