# Legal proceedings against Borislav Sandov > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/legal-proceedings-against-borislav-sandov > Updated: 2026-09-28T15:52:27.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 2. Former Bulgarian Minister of Environment and Water Borislav Sandov faces legal action regarding the ‘Petrohan’ case. The Sofia City Prosecutor’s Office alleges that in February 2022, Sandov exceeded his authority by signing a framework agreement with the non-governmental organization ‘National Agency for Control of Protected Areas’ (NAKZT). Prosecutors claim the agreement improperly transferred state monitoring and oversight functions of protected zones to a private entity, providing the NGO with undue benefits and access to lands near the ‘Todorini Kukli’ ridge. Sandov has denied the allegations, calling the prosecution’s claims ‘absolutely untrue’ and arguing the agreement does not grant state powers. He has also raised concerns regarding the potential political use of the proceedings. As the case progresses, prosecutors have moved to serve an indictment, while Sandov has noted documentation discrepancies and clarified that this matter is unrelated to separate investigations into deaths in the Petrohan and Okolchitsa region. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-28: Borislav Sandov to receive indictment over protected areas case Former Bulgarian Environment Minister Borislav Sandov will receive an indictment on September 30 for allegedly exceeding his authority regarding an agreement with an NGO in protected territories. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/borislav-sandov-to-receive-indictment-over-protected-areas-case ### 2026-09-18: Borislav Sandov charged in Petrohan case Former Bulgarian Environment Minister Borislav Sandov faces charges of misconduct for allegedly delegating state control functions to an NGO via a framework agreement in protected areas. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/borislav-sandov-charged-in-petrohan-case --- Cite as: Legal proceedings against Borislav Sandov. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/legal-proceedings-against-borislav-sandov