Regional leader of DPS-Burgas Hristo Shirokov detained

15.07.2026 | Burgas

The regional chairman of DPS in Burgas, Hristo Shirokov, has been detained for 24 hours in connection with a criminal investigation in Kardzhali. The investigation into the case is ongoing.

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Detention of Hristo Shirokov from DPS-Burgas

The regional chairman of DPS in Burgas, Hristo Shirokov, has been detained by law enforcement authorities. The action was taken in order to provide explanations regarding a police file opened in the city of Kardzhali.

The measure was imposed under the Ministry of Interior Act, with Shirokov being detained for a period of 24 hours.

He has currently been released after the statutory detention period expired. The press center of the Ministry of Interior confirmed that the case is related to the investigation of a criminal act.

What are the next steps in the case?