The Burgas Court of Appeal overturned a decision of the Yambol District Court and issued a measure of remand “cash guarantee” in the amount of BGN 10,000 each against Grigor G. and Stoiko K. They are accused of participating in an organized criminal group led by Mr. Valev, under -known as Dinko of Yambol.
According to the investigation data, the group operated from October 2021 to 16.04.2024, it was created for a selfish purpose and with the aim of the participants committing crimes under Article 213a and Article 214 of the Criminal Code – extortion.
According to the Court of Appeal, there is evidence of illegal behavior on the part of the two defendants, but the evidence available during the pre-trial proceedings is not sufficient to justify detention in custody. There is also no evidence of actual behavior aimed at hiding or committing another crime.
According to the appellate instance, the purpose of the measures for non-abortion, defined in Article 57 of the Criminal Procedure Code – to prevent an accused person from absconding, committing a crime or thwarting the enforcement of a sentence, can be achieved to a sufficient extent and with more a light remand for each of them.
The appellate court found that the measure of remand “cash guarantee” for each of them is adequate to the charges raised, the evidence collected and the defendants themselves.
Since materials collected by special intelligence means were attached to the case, the court
meeting was held behind closed doors.
