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Kardzhali Municipality corruption investigation
Overview
In Kardzhali, Bulgaria, three municipal officials, including the deputy mayor and municipal secretary, were detained for up to 24 hours following an investigation into allegations of coercion.
Mayor Erol Mumyun stated the investigation was prompted by a complaint from a former manager of a municipal enterprise. Authorities are investigating potential abuse of power used to pressure the former employee into submitting resignation documents. The case has been referred to the prosecutor’s office under Article 143 of the Penal Code regarding coercion through abuse of power.
Entities
Financial Crimes Investigation Board · Kardzhali District Directorate of the Ministry of Interior · Kırıkkale Chief Public Prosecutor's Office · Kırıkkale Municipality · Kardzhali Municipality
Timeline
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[CRIME] 4 sourcesKırıkkale Municipality employees arrested in bribery probe
Three Kırıkkale Municipality employees were arrested on bribery charges after investigations revealed millions of liras in suspicious bank transactions related to licensing and zoning services.
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[CRIME] 2 sourcesKardzhali Municipality officials detained over coercion allegations
The deputy mayor and secretary of Kardzhali Municipality have been detained by police during an investigation into allegations of coercion and abuse of power against a former employee.
Sources
haber16.com · ortadogugazetesi.com · petel.bg · sondakika.com · tgrthaber.com · viaranews.com