Bulgaria’s Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev has presented a detailed report to Parliament concerning ongoing investigations into individuals sanctioned under the US Global Magnitsky Act. Among those under scrutiny is politician Delyan Peevski. This report was submitted following demands from lawmakers who sought access to information regarding these probes.
The Interior Ministry’s report includes comprehensive flight reservation and travel records for those under investigation, spanning from 2023 to June 2026. Officials have emphasized that this information pertains to ongoing inquiries and does not interfere with potential future law enforcement activities. The primary focus of the investigation is to determine whether these sanctioned individuals have employed associates, businesses, or other means to circumvent international sanctions while retaining control over their financial assets and business operations.
In a collaborative effort, Bulgarian authorities are working alongside the US Treasury Department to investigate potential sanctions evasion. The situation has gained further attention amid allegations concerning Peevski’s private jet travel, with authorities probing the financing of over 180 private flights. Additionally, there is an examination of possible connections between these flights, business dealings, and assets linked to the Corpbank case.
Parallel to these investigations, Bulgaria’s Prosecutor’s Office has initiated inspections into alleged misuse of passenger reservation (PNR) data after receiving several complaints. The outcome of these inspections will determine whether there is sufficient ground to launch a formal criminal investigation. As these developments unfold, they highlight the ongoing efforts of Bulgarian authorities to address and scrutinize potential legal and ethical breaches related to international sanctions.