In a video statement released on Facebook, the acting Secretary General of the Interior Ministry, Georgi Kandev, addressed allegations of pressure concerning his position. Kandev stated that he had received messages advising him to withdraw, claiming that those who previously relied on silence and compliance were attempting to use similar tactics. He asserted that he would not submit to threats or private negotiations.
The Secretary General detailed receiving multiple calls on Thursday. According to Kandev, he was informed via mobile application from unknown numbers that an individual known as “Kartofa,” along with associates, were providing false testimony against him at the Sofia City Prosecution Office. Kandev further alleged that this operation was orchestrated by a former official within the Interior Ministry identified as “Svetlyo.” He speculated that the objective of these actions was to undermine him and compel him to resign.
The acting Secretary General questioned the Sofia City Prosecution Service regarding the testimony provided by what he described as “convicted and criminally charged individuals,” and sought to identify the individuals behind the situation. Kandev emphasized that he would not follow the perceived model of coercion. He concluded his address by stating that silence was not an option for him.
Throughout his statement, Kandev maintained his commitment to his role as secretary general, affirming that his focus remained on his duties, contrasting his current actions with any perceived pattern of compliance. He stressed that the tactics employed were not the same as those that had failed in the past.
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