The Yes, Bulgaria party has accused prosecutors in Bulgaria of being utilized, once again, to target officials involved in institutional reform. These statements followed claims by Interior Ministry acting Secretary General Georgi Kandev, who stated he was subjected to pressure and false testimony regarding unspecified misconduct. Speaking at a party briefing, Yes, Bulgaria co-chair Ivaylo Mirchev asserted that the prosecution service is being employed as part of what he termed the “Borissov-Peevski model.” Mirchev stated that this model continues to function, suggesting the prosecution is being used to undermine reform efforts.
His comments followed Kandev’s earlier assertion that he had received calls from unknown numbers alleging false testimony against him at the Sofia City Prosecution Office, which Kandev claimed was an attempt to force his resignation. Mirchev further alleged that the current pressure campaign was retaliatory against officials who had guaranteed fair elections. The party also announced submitting an alert regarding a media investigation alleging bribery involving former Supreme Administrative Court chairman Georgi Cholakov.
Co-chair Bozhidar Bozhanov requested thorough checks of related reports and asset reviews for senior magistrates, including acting Prosecutor General Borislav Sarafov. Additionally, Yes, Bulgaria plans to request a parliamentary hearing concerning whether Delyan Peevski has been using private jets abroad without declaring the travel in his financial interests statement. The party intends to push for a committee to examine the financing surrounding these alleged private flights, indicating that political pressure is being exerted across multiple sectors in Bulgaria.
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