# Kardzhali Municipality corruption investigation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/kardzhali-municipality-corruption-investigation
> Updated: 2026-10-01T09:21:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-01: Kırıkkale 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.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/krkkale-municipality-employees-arrested-in-bribery-probe

### 2026-09-18: Kardzhali 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.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kardzhali-municipality-officials-detained-over-coercion-allegations

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