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Murder of Slavi Binev in Sofia

Overview

Slavcho (Slavi) Penchev Binev, a prominent Bulgarian businessman, former Member of the European Parliament, and former sports official, was shot dead in his Sofia home on October 24. Following the incident, police detained three men, including two Turkish citizens and one Bulgarian national.

Prosecutors charged Eyup Temiz, a Turkish national, with intentional murder, alleging he shot Binev in the face. Investigators initially explored motives involving unsettled financial relations or property disputes related to construction investments.

Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev later clarified that the investigation does not suggest a typical contract killing or a premeditated ambush by strangers. He noted that the perpetrator was a known associate of the victim. While three individuals were initially detained, two have since been released to serve as witnesses for the prosecution. The Minister also dismissed speculations regarding political motives behind the killing.

Entities

Slavi Binev · Eyup Temiz · Ministry of Interior · European Taekwondo Union · Sofia

Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Bulgarian Interior Minister addresses Slavi Binev murder investigation

    Bulgarian Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev stated the murder of Slavi Binev was not a contract killing, charging Eyup Temiz for the crime.

  2. [CRIME] 82 sources
    Slavi Binev, former MEP and sports official, shot dead in Sofia

    Former MEP and taekwondo official Slavi Binev was shot dead in his Sofia home. A Turkish national has been charged with the murder, with investigators citing potential financial or property disputes.

Sources

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