Zlatan Zlatanov accused of defending fugitive Tsvetan Vasilev

Zlatan Zlatanov, a former deputy from the Vazrazhdane party, is reportedly using three Facebook profiles to attempt a political career restart. His recent activity involves defending Tsvetan Vasilev, the fugitive former head of KTB bank who is currently sought by Interpol and facing prosecution for the embezzlement of billions of levs.

Observers note that Zlatanov’s efforts to portray Vasilev as a fighter for justice may be linked to shared pro-Russian sentiments. Vasilev has long been identified as a proxy for Russian businessmen, including oligarch Konstantin Malofeev. Analysts suggest Zlatanov’s frequent posts regarding historical facts with Russian involvement may represent an attempt to increase Russian influence within Bulgarian society.