A final ruling issued by the Supreme Court of Cassation confirmed the confiscation of EUR 116,000 (equivalent to BGN 227,000) in unlawfully acquired assets. The Commission for Illegal Asset Forfeiture (CIAF) reported that this action stems from a complex criminal case involving the possession with intent to distribute high-risk narcotic substances in particularly large quantities. The legal proceedings were initiated following a notification from the Blagoevgrad Regional Prosecutor’s Office concerning pre-trial actions taken against an individual identified as K.N., known by the alias “Eypala.” The final confirmation of the forfeiture was reached after the initial regional court decision was upheld by two subsequent judicial instances.
The scope of the forfeiture was comprehensive, resulting in the state taking ownership of multiple types of assets. These confirmed seizures include two residential apartments located in Sandanski, several motor vehicles, and various monetary holdings. Furthermore, the court ordered the forfeiture of funds deposited in bank accounts, alongside proceeds derived from the sale of other motor vehicles, and an additional three cars owned by the person under investigation.
The final decision solidifies the confiscation of these significant assets, marking the conclusion of this major criminal case before the highest court. The ruling underscores the legal framework used to prosecute and recover assets linked to illicit narcotics distribution networks.
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