Sofia City Court will hear the case against Vasil Bozhkov for an organized criminal group, dariknews.bg reported.
On July 5, the Sofia City Court opened the first hearing in the first case against businessman Vasil Bozhkov, a defendant in an investigation into an organized criminal group for extortion, official and corruption crimes.
As a result of the criminal activity, damages were caused to the state budget in the amount of BGN 559,739,164.70, and much lower fees were collected.
Ten persons were brought to court. At the last hearing, the court did not agree with the request to return the indictment. Not all of the nearly 300 witnesses will be questioned. Bozhkov's request to travel abroad was disregarded, as he is in danger of absconding.
On July 5, the Sofia City Court opened the first hearing in the first case against businessman Vasil Bozhkov, a defendant in an investigation into an organized criminal group for extortion, official and corruption crimes.
As a result of the criminal activity, damages were caused to the state budget in the amount of BGN 559,739,164.70, and much lower fees were collected.
Ten persons were brought to court. At the last hearing, the court did not agree with the request to return the indictment. Not all of the nearly 300 witnesses will be questioned. Bozhkov's request to travel abroad was disregarded, as he is in danger of absconding.