Main Directorate "Combating Organized Crime" (GDBOP) conducted a large-scale operation against an organized crime group specialized in financial crimes. The investigation covers complex criminal activity, including tax violations, investment fraud, and money laundering.
The police action was carried out simultaneously in Sofia and Botevgrad on June 30, with direct participation of experts from the Cybercrime Directorate. The operation's leadership was represented by Natalia Nikolova, the administrative head of the Sofia Regional Prosecution, and Emil Borisov, the Deputy Director of GDBOP, senior commissioner.
According to official data, the criminal group managed to channel financial funds worth around 3 million leva through Bulgaria. The criminals used extremely sophisticated fraud methods, including phishing attacks and manipulation of online investment platforms.
The fraud mechanism involved deceiving company owners through fake proforma invoices. The criminals managed to convince potential victims that they were legitimate service providers, subsequently transferring monetary funds to accounts in Middle Eastern countries.
The criminal group relied on Bulgarian citizens with low social status as intermediaries. They received modest compensation for registering commercial companies and bank accounts, which were subsequently used for financial transfers from various European countries.
The investigation established that two Ukrainian citizens with Bulgarian passports were behind the criminal scheme. During the operation, four men were detained, and three are wanted. Police officers conducted thorough checks on six real estate properties and nine vehicles.
During the action, evidentiary materials and documents related to the crime were seized. Numerous witnesses were questioned, and the investigation continues in full force. Competent authorities are working on fully documenting the criminal activity and identifying all participants.
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