Seven people have been detained during a police operation targeting electoral offences in Kyustendil. The detainees are from Sofia and Blagoevgrad.
The operation was launched after police in Kyustendil received a report that money was being offered in a café in the “Iztok” district in exchange for individuals casting their votes in the upcoming elections in favour of a specific political party.
During the inspection, various sums of money were found on each of those detained, with a total value of €2,900.
The individuals were detained under police order, and the Prosecutor's Office has been notified.
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