Crime
Bulgaria is grappling with a sharp increase in counterfeit currency, with the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) reporting a concerning surge in fake banknotes, particularly those of 100 BGN denominations
Crime | April 16, 2024, Tuesday // 16:24
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In a chilling turn of events, the lifeless body of a man was discovered in Sofia's "Zapaden Park" yesterday, as reported by NovaTV
Crime | April 16, 2024, Tuesday // 10:01
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In a tragic turn of events, a 57-year-old man fatally assaulted a 42-year-old woman in her Cherven Bryag home before taking his own life in another residence
Crime | April 10, 2024, Wednesday // 15:16
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In Stara Zagora, Bulgarian authorities apprehended a 35-year-old man who attempted to bribe traffic police with a BGN 20 banknote
Crime | April 10, 2024, Wednesday // 13:00
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An organized criminal group comprising Bulgarian citizens has been implicated in what authorities describe as the largest welfare fraud scheme in the legal history of Great Britain
Crime | April 10, 2024, Wednesday // 10:10
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In a legal verdict that has garnered significant attention, Princess Kalina Saxe-Coburg-Gotha of Bulgaria has been sentenced to eight months of probation for driving under the influence of alcohol
Crime | April 9, 2024, Tuesday // 16:20
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In a shocking turn of events, a group of Bulgarian teenagers has been apprehended in connection with the brutal murder of a homeless man at the main train station in Dortmund, Germany
Crime | April 6, 2024, Saturday // 06:46
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The head of Bulgaria's "Customs" agency, Petya Bankova, faces charges of participating in an organized criminal group (OCG), according to her lawyer Adelina Natina
Crime | April 4, 2024, Thursday // 16:35
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A Bulgarian woman, Irina Dilkinska, has been handed a four-year prison sentence for her involvement in a large-scale fraud scheme orchestrated by the cryptocurrency company OneCoin.
Crime | April 4, 2024, Thursday // 09:42
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The long-awaited conclusion of the investigation into gambling mogul and oligarch Vasil Bojkov has been announced by the Sofia City Prosecutor's Office on Wednesday
Crime | April 3, 2024, Wednesday // 12:55
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A significant operation led by the State Agency for National Security (DANS) and the Anti-Corruption Commission is currently underway across Sofia and the country
Crime | April 3, 2024, Wednesday // 12:42
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A recent police operation conducted in refugee centers across Sofia resulted in the detention of six foreigners, as announced by the Ministry of the Interior
Crime | March 29, 2024, Friday // 12:39
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In a decisive move, the Bulgarian Parliament has approved a measure to bolster security at all centers for migrants and refugees under the jurisdiction of the State Agency for Refugees.
Crime | March 28, 2024, Thursday // 14:09
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Ivana, a 17-year-old from Dupnitsa, has been missing for over a month now, vanishing on February 22 after leaving school without her phone
Crime | March 28, 2024, Thursday // 09:29
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Reports from Italian authorities detail a horrifying ordeal where victims were subjected to physical violence and coercion, painting a grim picture of human trafficking and exploitation
Crime | March 28, 2024, Thursday // 09:16
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170 kilograms of cocaine were found concealed within a shipment of bananas at the Burgas city's port
Crime | March 26, 2024, Tuesday // 12:51
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In a recent operation organized by The Directorate-General for Border Police, a significant development unfolded late on March 23 at the Gyueshevo border crossing
Crime | March 25, 2024, Monday // 14:57
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At the Old Bailey court, five out of the six Bulgarians accused of espionage in the United Kingdom pleaded not guilty to charges of participating in a spy network allegedly operating on behalf of Russia
Crime | March 22, 2024, Friday // 17:15
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A recent report by UNICEF has uncovered distressing levels of violence inflicted upon children in Bulgaria
Crime | March 20, 2024, Wednesday // 13:27
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A Polish citizen has been sentenced to one year and three months in prison by the Sofia District Prosecutor's Office for trafficking migrants through Bulgaria
Crime | March 20, 2024, Wednesday // 11:59
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The woman, whose daughter recorded her husband assaulting her mother, is seeking the release of her spouse
Crime | March 13, 2024, Wednesday // 10:21
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