The Yes, Bulgaria party accused prosecutors in Bulgaria on Friday of being used to target officials involved in institutional reform. This statement followed claims by acting Interior Ministry Secretary General Georgi Kandev, who stated he was facing pressure and false testimony regarding unspecified wrongdoing. Speaking at a party briefing, Yes, Bulgaria co-chair Ivaylo Mirchev asserted that the prosecution service was being employed as part of what he termed the “Borissov-Peevski model.” Mirchev stated, “Obviously, the Borissov-Peevski model continues to function and is looking for its place, while the prosecution is once again being used, as before, to hit those who are working.” These remarks followed Kandev’s earlier video statement on Friday, where he claimed he had received calls from hidden numbers alleging that individuals were providing false testimony against him at the Sofia City Prosecution Office, suggesting the aim was to force his resignation.
Mirchev argued that the current pressure against Kandev, caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev, and caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov—officials who guaranteed fair elections—constituted retaliation. He called the use of fabricated allegations and interrogations unacceptable. Additionally, Mirchev announced that he and co-chair Bozhidar Bozhanov submitted an alert to the prosecution service regarding a media investigation alleging recordings involving former Supreme Administrative Court chairman Georgi Cholakov and an intermediary connected to alleged bribery in court decisions.
Bozhanov requested thorough checks of related reports and asset reviews for senior magistrates, including acting Prosecutor General Borislav Sarafov and Cholakov. Furthermore, Yes, Bulgaria intends to request a parliamentary hearing concerning media reports suggesting Delyan Peevski repeatedly used private jets abroad without declaring the travel in his financial interests statement.
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