# Greek-Bulgarian legal extradition matter

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/greek-bulgarian-legal-extradition-matter
> Updated: 2026-09-27T07:30:01.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 3.

Bulgarian authorities have detained 23-year-old Vasil Mihaylov, the son of Pernik prosecutor Biser Mihaylov, following a European Arrest Warrant issued by the Thrace Appellate Prosecutor’s Office in Greece. The warrant stems from an investigation in Kavala regarding Mihaylov’s alleged involvement in an organized criminal group, causing grievous bodily harm, and organized or armed robbery.

Specific allegations include the theft of a laptop from a vehicle and an attack on a businessman, during which documents and approximately 5,500 euros were stolen. Under Greek law, these charges can carry a maximum penalty of life imprisonment.

Mihaylov has a prior criminal record in Bulgaria involving threats and multiple assaults. Although he was nearing the end of a sentence in Samoranovo—with his release potentially possible due to time served during pre-trial detention—the Kyustendil District Court has ordered his continued detention to ensure the execution of legal proceedings in Greece. Lawyer Dimitar Markovski noted that while release might have been legally possible, the European Arrest Warrant makes it unlikely. The Bulgarian court will now oversee the conditions regarding his potential extradition.

## Claims

- Vasil Mihaylov will not be extradited to Greece while criminal proceedings are being conducted against him in Bulgaria. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Mihaylov had approximately 20 days remaining on his Bulgarian sentence at the time of his detention. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The Kyustendil District Court ordered the detention of 23-year-old Vasil Mihaylov. (single source)
- Greek authorities issued a European arrest warrant for Mihaylov regarding participation in an organized criminal group, causing serious bodily harm, and organized or armed robbery. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-27: Vasil Mihaylov detained under Greek arrest warrant

Vasil Mihaylov remains in custody in Bulgaria following a European Arrest Warrant issued by Greece for alleged involvement in organized crime and robbery.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vasil-mihaylov-detained-under-greek-arrest-warrant

### 2026-09-24: Vasil Mihaylov detained following Greek European Arrest Warrant

Bulgarian authorities have detained Vasil Mihaylov under a Greek European Arrest Warrant for alleged involvement in organized crime, armed robbery, and causing grievous bodily harm.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vasil-mihaylov-detained-under-european-arrest-warrant-from-greece

### 2026-08-26: Kavala forest fire leads to arrest of two Bulgarian citizens

Two Bulgarian nationals have been arrested in Greece following a vehicle-related forest fire near Kavala that spread to nearby wooded areas.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kavala-forest-fire-leads-to-arrest-of-two-bulgarian-citizens

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