A final court ruling confirmed the forfeiture of EUR 116,000 (BGN 227,000) in connection with a major criminal case involving the possession with intent to distribute high-risk narcotic substances in substantial quantities. The Commission for Illegal Asset Forfeiture (CIAF) announced the ruling on Friday, noting that the decision was issued by the Supreme Court of Cassation on April 17. The legal proceedings were initially prompted by a notification from the Blagoevgrad Regional Prosecutor’s Office concerning pretrial proceedings against an individual identified as K.N., known by the nickname “Eypala.” The initial charges related to the illegal handling and possession of large amounts of controlled narcotics.
The judicial process involved multiple levels of review, culminating in the Supreme Court upholding the findings of the regional court. As part of the final judgment, the state was awarded various assets. These seized properties included two apartments located in Sandanski, a motor vehicle, and various monetary holdings.
Furthermore, the forfeiture covered sums deposited in bank accounts and three additional vehicles owned by the person under investigation, along with the equivalent value of a previously sold motor vehicle. The final ruling solidifies the confiscation of these substantial assets to the state. The confirmation of the EUR 116,000 forfeiture marks a significant legal action stemming from the drug trafficking case, reinforcing the judicial measures taken against illicitly acquired wealth derived from such activities.
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