The Yes, Bulgaria party accused prosecutors on Friday of being politically utilized to target officials involved in institutional reform within Bulgaria. The statements followed claims made by Interior Ministry acting Secretary General Georgi Kandev, who stated he was facing pressure and was subjected to false testimony regarding unspecified misconduct. Speaking at the party’s headquarters, Yes, Bulgaria co-chair Ivaylo Mirchev asserted that the prosecution service was being used as part of what he termed the “Borissov-Peevski model.” Mirchev noted that this model continued to function, suggesting the prosecution was once again being employed against reformers.
These remarks followed Kandev’s assertion that he had received calls warning him to resign, alleging that false testimony was being presented at the Sofia City Prosecution Office, which he stated was an attempt to force his resignation. Mirchev further contended that current pressure against Kandev, along with caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev and caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov, represented retaliation for their support of fair elections. The party also announced submitting an alert to the prosecution service concerning a media investigation alleging bribery involving former Supreme Administrative Court chairman Georgi Cholakov.
Party co-chair Bozhidar Bozhanov requested thorough reviews of related reports and asset examinations for senior magistrates, including acting Prosecutor General Borislav Sarafov. Additionally, the party intends to request parliamentary hearings regarding Delyan Peevski’s private jet usage, alleging that travel abroad was not declared in his
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