The Yes, Bulgaria party accused prosecutors on Friday of being improperly utilized to target officials involved in institutional reform. These statements followed claims made by Interior Ministry acting Secretary General Georgi Kandev, who reported facing pressure and false testimony regarding unspecified misconduct. Speaking at the party’s headquarters, co-chair Ivaylo Mirchev asserted that the prosecution service was being manipulated as part of what he termed the “Borissov-Peevski model.”
Mirchev stated that this model continues to function, suggesting the prosecution is once again being used against reform efforts.
His comments followed Kandev’s assertion that he received calls from hidden numbers alleging false testimony was being presented against him at the Sofia City Prosecution Office, aiming to force his resignation. The party also announced submitting an alert to the prosecution service concerning a journalistic investigation alleging bribery involving former Supreme Administrative Court chairman Georgi Cholakov. Mirchev and co-chair Bozhidar Bozhanov called for thorough reviews of related reports and the assets of senior magistrates.
Furthermore, the party indicated it would request a parliamentary hearing regarding media reports questioning whether Delyan Peevski had frequently used private jets for travel in Bulgaria without declaring the expenses. Bozhanov noted this travel was inconsistent with Peevski’s officially reported financial means. The allegations suggest a broader pattern of scrutiny within the political sphere in Bulgaria, with the party asserting that the legal apparatus is being misused against reform advocates.
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