The acting Secretary General of the Ministry of Interior, Georgi Kandev, stated on Friday that he faced significant pressure. In a video statement, Kandev reported receiving multiple calls on Thursday, including messages urging him to leave. He alleged that at that time, an individual known as “Kartofa” and associates were providing false testimony against him at the Sofia City Prosecution Office (SCPO).
Kandev questioned the legitimacy of the testimony and sought to identify the originators of the scenario. Prime Minister Andrey Gurov publicly supported the acting Secretary General, characterizing the pressure as a targeted campaign occurring at the SCPO under Prosecutor Emilia Rusinova. Gurov also criticized associations between Rusinova and other figures connected to the judiciary.
Interior Minister Emil Dechev expressed full support for Kandev, suggesting that elements within the police force were employing tactics intended to undermine the Secretary General. Political opposition also addressed the situation, with Assen Vassilev criticizing the threats as scandalous and advocating for judicial reform. Furthermore, the Yes, Bulgaria party accused prosecutors of being utilized to target officials working on institutional reform.
The controversy centers on the integrity of the work within the Ministry and the judicial processes. The support shown by government officials emphasizes the determination of the caretaker government to manage electoral integrity. The allegations of external pressure directed at the acting Secretary General highlight ongoing tensions regarding the independence of the Bulgarian judiciary.
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The acting Secretary General of the Ministry of Interior, Georgi Kandev, stated on Friday that he experienced considerable pressure. In a video statement, Kandev reported receiving multiple calls on T
What specific actions or evidence prompted the pressure faced by the Ministry Secretary General?