Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov publicly stated support for Georgi Kandev, the acting Secretary General of the Interior Ministry, following statements made by Kandev himself. In a video message on Friday, Gurov asserted that both he and the caretaker government fully back Kandev, adding that “Every honest Bulgarian citizen will stand behind him as well.”
Gurov’s comments followed Kandev’s announcement via Facebook that he faced pressure to resign due to false testimony provided against him at the Sofia City Prosecution Office by individuals, including one known by the nickname “Kartofa.” The Prime Minister characterized the situation as a “shameful attempt at revanchism.”
According to Gurov, a conspiracy has emerged after the government halted attacks on democracy and secured 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 act courageously and lawfully. Gurov further alleged that the “vendetta” is taking place at the Sofia City Prosecution Office, implicating prosecutor Emiliya Rusinova, who is described as an associate of Petyo “The Euro” Petrov and the prosecutor overseeing parliamentary immunities for the caretaker government. He concluded by addressing various political factions, stating, “We see you…
We are not afraid. We outnumber you.”
Further context provided by caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev mentioned that in 2021, Rusinova was reportedly seen with Petrov traveling to North Macedonia. Dechev’s account indicated that Rusinova repeatedly crossed the border on trips accompanied by four or five individuals, sometimes including Petrov.
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