The acting Secretary General of the Ministry of Interior, Georgi Kandev, stated on Friday that he faced significant pressure. In a video posted on Facebook, Kandev recounted receiving multiple calls on Thursday, during which he was allegedly informed that an individual known as “Kartofa” and associates were providing false testimony against him at the Sofia City Prosecution Office (SCPO). Kandev further alleged that this scenario was orchestrated by a former official within the Ministry.
Kandev questioned the validity of the testimony provided by “convicted and criminally charged individuals” and sought to identify the source of the pressure. Prime Minister Andrey Gurov issued statements supporting the acting Secretary General, characterizing the situation as a “vendetta” occurring at the SCPO. Interior Minister Emil Dechev echoed this support, claiming that “old cops” were employing tactics intended to undermine Kandev.
The controversy drew criticism from other political figures. Assen Vassilev criticized the threats as “absolutely scandalous,” advocating for judicial reform. Similarly, the Yes, Bulgaria party accused prosecutors of being misused to target officials involved in institutional reform, referencing perceived patterns of state influence.
The escalating tensions highlight a dispute over institutional integrity. The statements from high-ranking officials and opposition leaders underscore deep divisions within the government and the judiciary regarding the direction of reform within the Ministry.
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The acting Secretary General of the Ministry of Interior, Georgi Kandev, stated on Friday that he faced significant pressure. In a video posted to Facebook, Kandev recounted receiving multiple calls o