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A doctor was arrested in Kardzhali, who demanded a 2000 leva bribe for issuing a document for TELK

The police found the handed over amount and seized it. The man was detained for a period of up to 24 hours under the Ministry of Internal Affairs Act

Apr 24, 2025 16:49 38

A doctor was arrested in Kardzhali, who demanded a 2000 leva bribe for issuing a document for TELK  - 1

A doctor was detained today in Kardzhali during an operation by the “Combating Economic Crime“ sector.

According to initial data, the 61-year-old doctor demanded and received 2000 leva from a patient to issue him a document with which he could receive a higher percentage of reduced work capacity when certifying by TELK.

The police found the handed over amount and seized it. The man was detained for up to 24 hours under the Ministry of Interior Act.

Additional procedural investigative actions are pending in the pre-trial proceedings initiated for work performed and property benefits received that are not due to him.

The materials on the case have been reported to the Kardzhali District Prosecutor's Office, under whose leadership the investigation is.