Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov publicly voiced support for Georgi Kandev, the acting Secretary General of the Interior Ministry, stating that both he and the entire caretaker government support Kandev. Gurov asserted that the general public would also stand behind him. Gurov’s remarks followed a statement from Kandev, in which he alleged that he was being pressured to resign due to false testimony presented against him at the Sofia City Prosecution Office by individuals, including one known as “Kartofa.” The Prime Minister characterized the situation as a “shameful attempt at revanchism.”
According to Gurov, a conspiracy has formed following actions taken to halt attacks on democracy and seize funds allegedly used to undermine elections.
Gurov specifically named a former police chief and the businessman “Kartofa” as being involved in this alleged conspiracy. He described the actions as revenge and a warning to those who work lawfully and bravely. The Prime Minister directed his comments toward the Sofia City Prosecution Office, naming prosecutor Emiliya Rusinova, who Gurov associated with Petyo ‘The Euro’ Petrov, a figure described as a power broker in the Bulgarian judiciary.
Gurov addressed perceived opposition, stating, “we see you. And all of Bulgaria sees you. We are not afraid.
We outnumber you.”
Further context provided by caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev included claims that in 2021, Rusinova traveled with Petrov to North Macedonia. Dechev also stated that the Interior Ministry had information suggesting Rusinova repeatedly crossed the border during these trips, accompanied by several individuals, sometimes including Petrov.
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