The District Prosecutor's Office in Burgas has taken decisive action, detaining Georgian citizen E.A. for up to 72 hours. He is accused of a serious crime related to illegal migration. According to official information from the prosecutor's office, E.A. is accused of unlawfully assisting 24 foreign citizens from Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iran. The purpose of the criminal act was to enable them to reside and pass illegally through the territory of Bulgaria.
Details of the Case and the Accident
The case shook the region after it was uncovered on August 23, 2025. The incident occurred on a road leading from the town of Tsarevo to the village of the same name, located in the same district. According to investigators, everything began with a high-speed chase in the Burgas area, which ended in an accident. A van, packed with migrants, was found at the scene, revealing the scale of the criminal activity.
According to information from the pre-trial proceedings, the van used to transport the migrants was driven by the Georgian citizen. After causing the traffic accident, the driver attempted to evade the authorities. A search was initiated and concluded successfully. E.A. was identified and apprehended at a later stage of the investigation. The incident scene itself was surrounded by police, and in the tense minutes after the chase, the teams worked quickly to control the situation.
Upcoming Court Actions
The District Prosecutor's Office in Burgas is set to file an official request with the Tsarevo District Court for the imposition of the most severe pre-trial measure—"detention"—against the accused. This action is a standard procedure for serious crimes of this nature and aims to ensure that the accused does not evade or obstruct the course of the investigation. The case highlights the seriousness of the efforts that the Bulgarian authorities are undertaking in the fight against human trafficking and illegal migration.