Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov publicly expressed strong support for Georgi Kandev, the acting Secretary General of the Interior Ministry, stating that the entire caretaker government stands with him. Gurov’s statement followed Kandev’s assertion, made via video on Facebook, that he faced pressure to resign due to false testimony provided against him at the Sofia City Prosecution Office by individuals, including one referred to as “Kartofa.”
In Gurov’s remarks, he characterized the situation as a “shameful attempt at revanchism.” The Prime Minister alleged that a conspiracy against the Secretary General has emerged following actions taken to halt attacks on democracy and secure millions of euros intended to undermine elections. Gurov specifically named a former police chief and the businessman “Kartofa” as being involved in this alleged plot.
He labeled the actions as revenge and a warning to those willing to work lawfully and courageously. Furthermore, Gurov directed his comments toward the proceedings at the Sofia City Prosecution Office, naming prosecutor Emiliya Rusinova—described as an associate of Petyo ‘The Euro’ Petrov and the prosecutor overseeing parliamentary immunities for the caretaker government. Gurov issued a direct challenge to various political groups, declaring that the public sees them and that the government is not intimidated.
Context provided additional details, noting that Petyo Petrov is a known figure associated with influencing the Bulgarian judiciary. Separately, caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev had previously stated that in 2021, Rusinova traveled with Petrov to North Macedonia. Reports indicated that Rusinova crossed the border multiple times on these occasions, accompanied by several individuals, sometimes including Petrov.
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