Acting Interior Minister Emil Dechev accused elements within the police force of employing tactics to undermine Georgi Kandev, the acting Secretary General of the Interior Ministry. These accusations followed statements made by Kandev, who reported being subjected to pressure to resign, citing the filing of false testimony against him at the Sofia City Prosecution Office. Adding to the dispute, acting Prime Minister Andrey Gurov characterized the situation as a significant political maneuver.
Gurov stated that a conspiracy targeting the Secretary General was underway, occurring after the government had taken steps to counter perceived attacks on democracy and recover funds related to elections. Dechev publicly expressed his support for Kandev, asserting his belief in his integrity and characterizing the developing controversy as fabricated. The acting Interior Minister also addressed the recent efforts of the caretaker Government and the Ministry.
He noted that within the last two months, the departments had demonstrated resolve in limiting what he termed “electoral crimes,” describing the effort as a significant struggle against forces attempting to undermine the will of the electorate. Dechev further alleged that this opposition had powerful allies situated within key judicial positions. The statements highlight a deepening political dispute regarding the leadership within the Ministry and the integrity of recent electoral processes.
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