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Greek-Bulgarian legal extradition matter

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Bulgarian authorities have detained 23-year-old Vasil ~~Mihaylov~~ 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, identified as the son of Pernik prosecutor Biser Mihaylov,~~ Mihaylov has a prior criminal record in Bulgaria involving threats and multiple assaults. He Although he was ~~previously caught in May after being on~~ nearing the ~~run for ten months. The Kyustendil District Prosecutor's Office has requested his permanent detention. Officials noted that while Mihaylov was serving~~ end of a sentence in ~~Bulgaria for threats and minor bodily harm, he had approximately 20 days remaining before~~ Samoranovo—with his ~~release. The court~~ 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.

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