# Blood and Honour investigation in Bulgaria

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/blood-and-honour-investigation-in-bulgaria
> Updated: 2026-10-14T13:38:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

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.

## Claims

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

## Timeline

### 2026-10-14: 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.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/stoyan-kolev-extradited-from-spain-to-bulgaria

### 2026-10-06: 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.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ivaylo-kolev-remains-in-custody-over-blood-and-honour-investigation

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