A 52-year-old man has been arrested on charges of attempted theft of money from a donation box, police authorities announced.
The incident, which triggered an immediate response, occurred in a chapel located in a picturesque area near Primorsko.
According to information provided by the police, the donation box was placed in the chapel "St. Nicholas".
The place, known as "The Curia", is beloved by locals and often visited for religious rites and tranquility.
The arrest of the man, who is 52 years old, comes against the backdrop of increased security measures and efforts to prevent such incidents in religious sites. At the same time, law enforcement authorities are also investigating other cases of theft of money from churches that have occurred in the Sofia region.
The arrested man himself has made a confession, which may accelerate the investigation process. The police are currently collecting evidence and taking all necessary actions in the case. For the moment, no further details have been provided regarding the amount of the stolen funds or potential accomplices. The investigation continues in full force.