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The prosecutor's office is investigating an employee of the Ministry of Education and Culture for money laundering

A total of 547,000 euros and 50,000 BGN were seized from one defendant, and from the other - 320,000 BGN, 510,000 euros and 272 yellow metal coins with an approximate value of 1,146,100 BGN

Jun 26, 2024 13:15 92

The prosecutor's office is investigating an employee of the Ministry of Education and Culture for money laundering  - 1
< p>Sofia City Prosecutor's Office is leading an investigation into an unfavorable transaction and money laundering against an official from the Ministry of Education and Science.

A pre-trial proceeding was initiated against him by an investigative inspector from the Anti-Corruption Commission.

According to the data, in the period from 2018 to 2023, an official from the Ministry of Education and Culture deliberately entered into an unfavorable deal for the purchase of vehicles.

Two other people have also been charged as defendants, one of whom is in custody and the other is under house arrest. According to the prosecutor's office, they knowingly helped the employee to conclude a disadvantageous deal for the purchase of vehicles, resulting in significant damage to the Ministry of Education and Culture and the case is particularly serious.

Numerous searches and seizures were carried out, during which money, gold and documents were found and seized as physical evidence. A total of EUR 547,000 and BGN 50,000 were seized from one defendant, and BGN 320,000, EUR 510,000 and 272 yellow metal coins with an approximate value of BGN 1,146,100 from the other.

The investigation into the case continues.