Plamen Todorov before Parliament: Quality of work is more important than the number of investigations

Key priorities for the new ACC

During his hearing before the parliamentary Anti-Corruption Commission, Plamen Todorov emphasized that the success of the new Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) should not be measured by the number of files, but by the quality of the final results, such as convictions.

"The activities of the ACC should not be measured by the number of investigations, but by the quality of the results," stated Todorov.

Key highlights from the hearing:

• Integrity checks: Todorov supports the introduction of "vetting" procedures for employees and will insist on exchanging experience with other state institutions.
• Risk prevention: Focus on analyzing institutions with the highest corruption risk and enforcing strict work standards there.
• Information security: In response to questions about data "leaks," the candidate pointed to the need for reliable information systems, traceability, and a strict access regime.
• Independence: Todorov assured the MPs that his professional path at SANS and the Public Financial Inspection Agency (PFIA) would not hinder his objectivity and that the collective nature of the body guarantees independence.

Todorov added that relations with the prosecutor's office should be based on legality and mutual respect, and that the institutional memory of previous bodies should serve as a guide for good practices and mistakes that should not be repeated.