Mass recusal at the District Prosecutor's Office – Burgas
Prosecutors from the District Prosecutor's Office in Burgas have officially recused themselves from the pre-trial proceedings related to the activities of "ViK Burgas" EAD. The decision was upheld by the Appellate Prosecutor's Office in Burgas.
The grounds for the recusal do not indicate any connection between the prosecutors and individuals charged as defendants, of which there are currently none.
The investigation is being conducted under Article 321 of the Penal Code for criminal activity under the direction of the General Directorate for Combating Organized Crime (GDBOP). The file was transferred to Burgas following a decree by the Sofia City Prosecutor's Office, establishing territorial jurisdiction.
Political repercussions
The topic gained public attention after Prime Minister Rumen Radev criticized the handling of the case. During a Council of Ministers meeting, he stated:
- Work on uncovering corruption schemes often encounters obstacles from the prosecution.
- The case against "ViK Burgas" employees has been described as "pending" and "nearly crushed."
The District Prosecutor's Office in Burgas categorically emphasizes that, regardless of the personnel changes, the institution will continue to exercise its powers objectively and in accordance with the law.