Acting Interior Minister Emil Dechev publicly accused elements within the police force of employing “dirty tricks” to undermine and neutralize Georgi Kandev, the acting Secretary General of the Interior Ministry. The controversy escalated after Kandev stated in a video message that he faced pressure, including false testimony, at the Sofia City Prosecution Office. Adding to the tension, acting Prime Minister Andrey Gurov described the situation as a “shameful attempt at revanchism.” Gurov noted that this alleged conspiracy against the Secretary General surfaced after the government had taken steps to halt attacks on democracy and secure funds intended to undermine elections.
Dechev issued a strong statement of support for Kandev, expressing confidence in his integrity. The acting Interior Minister stated that the Ministry’s recent actions demonstrated a commitment to curbing electoral crimes, which he characterized as a “plague on Bulgarian democracy.”
Dechev further asserted that the government’s success in these areas required “great effort, courage, and uncompromising resolve.” He alleged that the opposition had powerful allies within the judiciary, suggesting this resistance was part of a broader effort to subvert the will of the Bulgarian citizens during elections. Throughout the discussion, both the acting Prime Minister and the acting Interior Minister emphasized the government’s determination to maintain order and integrity within the interior sector.
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