Prosecutors’ College of SJC appointed Elena Karakasheva as Deputy Prosecutor General

The Prosecutors’ College of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) on July 26 appointed Supreme Court of Cassation Judge, Elena Karakasheva, to the position of Deputy Prosecutor General. The proposal was made by acting Prosecutor General, Borislav Sarafov, and was adopted with 8 votes in favour and none against. The decision of the magistrates comes into force on September 1, 2023.

When presenting his proposal, acting Prosecutor General, Borislav Sarafov, pointed out that he has known Elena Karakasheva for more than 20 years and described her as an extremely principled and valuable person and magistrate. He pointed out that Karakasheva had an enviable experience as an administrator and administrative head.

Currently Borislav Sarafov has one deputy - Maria Pavlova. She was elected by the Prosecutors’ College on Sarafov's proposal on June 19.