The acting Secretary General of the Ministry of Interior, Georgi Kandev, stated that he faced pressure following interactions at the Sofia City Prosecution Office (SCPO). In a video statement, Kandev recounted receiving multiple calls on Thursday from unknown numbers, informing him that an individual nicknamed “Kartofa” and associates were providing false testimony against him at the SCPO. Kandev questioned the legitimacy of the testimony and the motives behind the situation.
Prime Minister Andrey Gurov publicly backed Kandev, characterizing the alleged pressure as a “vendetta” occurring at the SCPO under prosecutor Emilia Rusinova. Gurov criticized Rusinova and associated figures, noting that the alleged conspiracy arose after efforts to curb electoral misconduct. Interior Minister Emil Dechev also expressed support for the Secretary General, alleging that former police officers were employing tactics to undermine Kandev.
Dechev affirmed the commitment of the Ministry and the caretaker government to minimizing electoral crimes. Other political figures weighed in on the matter. Assen Vassilev criticized the threats against Kandev as “scandalous,” advocating for judicial reform.
Meanwhile, the Yes, Bulgaria party accused prosecutors of being utilized to target officials involved in institutional reform. The discussion surrounding the acting Secretary General of the Ministry has highlighted significant political tension regarding the integrity of the justice system and the Ministry’s operations.
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