Two Bulgarian Tax Officials Arrested for Bribery in Chernomorets

The officials have been removed from their positions after a signal was filed regarding the solicitation of illegal payments, according to reports from bTV News, BNT News, and Dnevnik.bg.

The arrests followed an operation in Chernomorets where the officials allegedly targeted a local merchant. According to bTV News, the NAP employees used specific language during the encounter, telling the trader, “Give whatever you have in your heart,” as a request for a bribe.

The National Revenue Agency took immediate administrative action following the reports. Dnes.bg reports that both employees have been officially removed from their posts while the legal process proceeds.

Details of the Bribery Operation in Chernomorets

The operation was triggered by a signal for bribery, which led to the swift detention of the two agency staff members. Reports from Nova.bg and BNT News confirm the arrests took place within the jurisdiction of Chernomorets, focusing on the interaction between the tax officials and a local business operator.

Administrative and Legal Consequences for NAP Staff

The removal of the employees from their duties serves as the primary internal response from the National Revenue Agency.

The case is currently being handled as a criminal matter involving the solicitation of bribes by public officials. The detentions were carried out following the signal provided by the affected trader, as noted by Dnevnik.bg.