Kotsev is accused of participating in a criminal conspiracy, soliciting bribes and coercion for pecuniary gain
The District Court in the coastal city of Varna on November 27 released Mayor Blagomir Kotsev on a BGN 200,000 (€102,000) bail. Kotsev was initially detained on 8 July on corruption charges.
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Earlier this week, Kotsev was transferred from Sofia to Varna Prison after the Supreme Court of Cassation ruled that the trial against him and four other co-accused should be heard in Varna rather than by the Sofia City Court.
Kotsev faces charges of participation in a criminal conspiracy, soliciting bribes, and coercion for financial gain.
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