Kardzhali Municipality officials detained over coercion allegations

Three officials from the Kardzhali Municipality, including the deputy mayor and the municipal secretary, have been detained for up to 24 hours following an investigation into allegations of coercion. The Regional Directorate of the Ministry of Interior in Kardzhali reported that the detention is related to a signal regarding pressure exerted on a former employee.

According to Mayor Erol Mumyun, the investigation stems from a complaint filed by the former manager of a municipal enterprise. The former manager had previously been dismissed for failure to perform duties and lost a subsequent legal case. The police are investigating potential abuse of power to force the former employee to submit documents for resignation. The case has been referred to the prosecutor's office under Article 143 of the Penal Code for coercion through abuse of power.