Investigation into ViK-Burgas: Water meter manipulation scheme uncovered

07.08.2026 | Burgas

The prosecutor's office has detained senior officials of ViK-Burgas for an organized criminal group. Water consumption reports were manipulated, and the money was laundered abroad.

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Corruption scheme shakes ViK-Burgas

A large-scale investigation by the District Prosecutor's Office has uncovered an organized criminal group operating within the ViK-Burgas company. The scheme involved the systematic manipulation of water meters with the aim of underreporting actual water consumption.

According to the state prosecution, the illegally acquired funds were transferred to a fourth participant in the scheme who is located outside the country.

Case details:

The prosecutor's office has filed a request for permanent detention for the accused individuals. The investigation is ongoing, as the full extent of the damages caused to the company and the state budget is being assessed.