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2 clusters · 6 sources · 9 days · First seen about 1 month ago · Last updated 27 days ago

Blood and Honour investigation in Bulgaria

Overview

In mid-August, a joint operation by police and the State Agency for National Security (DANS) targeted a private club, resulting in 18 arrests and the seizure of neo-Nazi literature.

Following the raid, investigators identified Ivaylo Kolev as a leading figure in the local branch of the British neo-Nazi organization ‘Blood and Honour’. On September 21, prosecutors leveled more severe charges against Kolev, accusing him of leading an organization aimed at promoting discrimination, violence, and hatred.

On October 6, the Plovdiv Appellate Court upheld Kolev’s detention, rejecting his requests for bail or house arrest. The court cited a high risk of flight or further criminal activity, noting that the legal penalty for the charges ranges from one to six years in prison.

Entities

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport · Blood and Honour · Plovdiv Appellate Court · Spain · Main Directorate 'Security'

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] The GDO facilitated the extradition of Stoyan Kolev from Spain to Bulgaria.
[● 3 SOURCES] The extradition was carried out following a European Arrest Warrant issued by the Pazardzhik District Court.
[● 2 SOURCES] The handover took place at Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport at 10:00 Spanish time.
[● 2 SOURCES] Kolev fled his home in late August, violating his house arrest.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Kolev was previously investigated for driving an Audi under the influence of cocaine.
[○ 1 SOURCE] A pneumatic gun was observed in Kolev's vehicle during a prior police stop.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Lawyer Tervel Raev stated that Kolev is expected to be arrested in Pazardzhik.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Kolev faces three charges and is scheduled to appear before the Pazardzhik District Court on November 10.

Timeline

27 days ago

[CRIME] 4 sources
Stoyan Kolev extradited from Spain to Bulgaria
Bulgarian influencer Stoyan Kolev has been extradited from Spain to Bulgaria. He faces three charges, including driving under the influence, and is due in Pazardzhik court on November 10.
about 1 month ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Ivaylo Kolev remains in custody over Blood and Honour investigation
A Bulgarian court has ordered Ivaylo Kolev to remain in custody as a suspected leader of the neo-Nazi group ‘Blood and Honour’ in Plovdiv, facing charges of promoting hate and discrimination.

Sources

actualno.com · blagoevgrad24.bg · iskra.bg · novini247.com · podtepeto.com · trafficnews.bg