Crime

Cyprus: Bulgarian Man Kills Wife During Violent Dispute

A 48-year-old Bulgarian man has been arrested for the brutal murder of his 41-year-old wife in Tremithousa, Cyprus

Crime | June 15, 2024, Saturday // 15:10 | Viewed: 6216

Bulgarian Authorities Crack Down on Bank Account Draining and Money Laundering Ring

11 individuals have been indicted and three of them detained for up to 72 hours in connection with the dismantling of a criminal group involved in bank account draining and money laundering

Crime | June 6, 2024, Thursday // 13:06 | Viewed: 4145

Terrifying Incident: Man Stabs Women, Triggers Police Standoff in Pleven Region

Last night, a disturbing incident unfolded in the village of Ruptsi, located in the Cherven Bryag municipality of Pleven region

Crime | June 5, 2024, Wednesday // 13:18 | Viewed: 3576

Missing Girl Found in Bulgarian Town Following Kidnapping by 16-Years-Old Boy (UPDATED)

In the Bulgarian town of Lyaskovets, a search operation has been initiated by the police from Gorna Oryahovitsa for a 10-year-old girl

Crime | June 5, 2024, Wednesday // 08:54 | Viewed: 5387

Murder in Topolovgrad: Man Uses Wooden Stake to Kill Wife

A 57-year-old man killed his wife in the village of Hlyabovo, Topolovgrad, before attempting suicide

Crime | June 4, 2024, Tuesday // 15:06 | Viewed: 4691

Missing Crypto-Queen's Dark Ties with Bulgarian Crime Boss Revealed

FBI-wanted Ruja Ignatova, who defrauded investors of 4.5 billion USD, had close ties to Christophoros Amanatidis-Taki

Crime | June 3, 2024, Monday // 15:10 | Viewed: 7438

Horror in Vratsa: Woman Endures Six-Hour Torture by Ex-Husband

A divorced woman faced a horrifying ordeal when her second husband brutally attacked her in her apartment in Vratsa, Bulgaria

Crime | June 3, 2024, Monday // 09:33 | Viewed: 5312

Sofia: Woman Abducted for Human Trafficking

In the early hours of May 18, 2024, a disturbing incident unfolded in Sofia's "Studentski Grad" area, where a woman fell victim to a horrifying abduction with the intent of human trafficking and sexual exploitation

Crime | May 31, 2024, Friday // 16:33 | Viewed: 4937

Police Operation in Sofia related to Election Fraud: 27 Detained, 7 Cases Opened

Bulgarian authorities have initiated 7 pre-trial proceedings for violations of citizens' political rights ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections on June 9

Crime | May 31, 2024, Friday // 12:02 | Viewed: 3489

Bulgarians Sentenced Up to 8 Years for Massive UK Welfare Fraud

The court in London's Wood Green district has handed down prison sentences ranging from 3 to 8 years for four Bulgarians involved in one of the largest welfare benefit frauds and money laundering schemes in the United Kingdom

Crime | May 30, 2024, Thursday // 17:27 | Viewed: 4614

British Media Unveil Huge Welfare Scam: £54 Million Fraud Linked to Bulgaria

The Bulgarian town that boomed from UK’s biggest benefits fraud

Crime | May 29, 2024, Wednesday // 15:26 | Viewed: 4777

Bulgaria: Armed Men Foiled in Town Hall ATM Heist

In the Bulgarian town of Shivachevo, an unusual attempted armed robbery occurred when four masked individuals wielding weapons tried to forcibly enter the town hall premises

Crime | May 28, 2024, Tuesday // 15:00 | Viewed: 3411

Police Chase Ends with Spike Stop: Drugged Driver Apprehended in Veliko Tarnovo

A dramatic police pursuit in Veliko Tarnovo culminated in the apprehension of a drugged driver following a high-speed race through the city streets

Crime | May 28, 2024, Tuesday // 12:49 | Viewed: 3495

Police Crackdown: 26 Arrested in Sofia District for Vote Buying and Other Crimes

A total of 26 individuals were apprehended during a law enforcement operation in Sofia's "Hristo Botev" district, targeting various criminal activities including vote buying

Crime | May 22, 2024, Wednesday // 11:45 | Viewed: 3765

Tragic Incident in Silistra: 37-Year-Old Man Kills Longtime Friend

A 37-year-old man fatally assaulted his friend in the Silistra region, as reported by the Bulgarian police

Crime | May 20, 2024, Monday // 14:25 | Viewed: 3262

Bulgarian Authorities Probe Chilling Murder Case in Botevgrad

Authorities in Botevgrad are currently investigating a grave crime

Crime | May 15, 2024, Wednesday // 15:02 | Viewed: 3848

Immunity at Play: Bulgarian Deputy Candidate Evades Drug Test Amidst Police Pursuit

In a late-night incident along Rakovski Street in the capital, six patrol cars and a vehicle from the General Directorate of the Gendarmerie were involved in pursuing a candidate for deputy

Crime | May 10, 2024, Friday // 11:00 | Viewed: 4365

Rampant Theft Plagues Bulgarian Retailers: Record Losses Reported

The Bulgarian Retail Association (BRA) sounded the alarm over a staggering increase in theft incidents across commercial establishments, marking a concerning trend for retailers nationwide

Crime | May 8, 2024, Wednesday // 15:39 | Viewed: 4920

Bulgaria: Man Stabs Girlfriend with Scissors, Another Arrested for Threats

In a disturbing incident in Elena, Bulgaria, a 23-year-old man has been detained after inflicting multiple stab wounds on his 41-year-old girlfriend's head with a pair of scissors

Crime | May 8, 2024, Wednesday // 12:31 | Viewed: 4953

Bulgarian Authorities Uncover Cigarette Smuggling Scheme Concealed in Bread

Bulgarian customs officials intercepted a clandestine smuggling operation involving over 3,000 packs of cigarettes ingeniously concealed within loaves of bread near the Danube Bridge in Vidin

Crime | April 29, 2024, Monday // 12:33 | Viewed: 8139

Bulgaria: Life Sentence Confirmed for Brutal Murder Amid Domestic Violence Tragedy

The Varna Court of Appeal has upheld a life sentence for the horrific murder of Silvia S., a woman from the Shumen village of Chernoglavtsi, marking a tragic end to a story of domestic violence that gripped the nation

Crime | April 25, 2024, Thursday // 13:19 | Viewed: 5259
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