The National Audit Office initiates proceedings against Delyan Peevski

The National Audit Office has officially announced the start of proceedings to establish a conflict of interest regarding Member of Parliament Delyan Peevski. The decision was prompted by a report filed on July 31, 2026, which claims there is a serious discrepancy between the MP's declared assets and his actual lifestyle.

The audit will cover a three-year period retrospectively in accordance with the Anti-Corruption Act, and the deadline for its completion is three months.

Details regarding the audit

  • Coverage period: Three years back from the filing of the report.
  • Main objective: To establish discrepancies in income and potential non-regulated acquisitions.
  • Legal basis: Legislation on anti-corruption among persons holding public office.

The institution recalls that a conflict of interest is established in the presence of three cumulative conditions: holding a public office, exercising powers, and the existence of a private interest leading to a benefit.

Context of the report

Minister of Interior Ivan Demerdzhiev previously referred the matter to the National Audit Office due to suspicions regarding Peevski's flights. The audit aims to clarify whether the payments for them constitute gifts subject to mandatory declaration or were made with the Member of Parliament's own funds.