The Former Bulgaria Prime Minister, Bojko Borisov was arrested over corruption charges on 17 March 2022.
Boiko Borisov was involved with the misuse of EU aids, public tenders, agricultural subsidies, construction, and coronavirus recovery funds.
Boiko along with former Finance Minister Vladislav Goranov, the parliamentary budgetary commission chair, Menda Stoyanova, and Sevdalina Arnaudova, Borissov’s media adviser were detained.
Was Boiko Borisov Arrested?
Bojko Borisov was arrested due to fraud against the European Union. He is charged with many corruption in funds and aid provided to the organization.
The unlawful act regarding properties of public rights regarding tenders, grants, construction, and recovery funds was consumed.
According to a ministry press release, a large-scale law enforcement operation is underway in connection with 120 cases of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office in Bulgaria.
Bojko has been taken in custody for 24 hours, detaining him on Thursday in a nationwide police operation following investigations by the EU prosecutor’s office.
He resigned after a newly formed party won last year’s general elections pledging to uproot widespread corruption.
He has been the entity of corruption allegations during his decade-long tenure but has denied any misconduct and no charges have been pressed against him throughout his time.
But finally, he is arrested will pay the price for his misdeed.
Boiko Borisov Wife Stela Kostova-Abadjieva And Children Veneta Borisova
Bojko Borisov was married to his wife Stela Kostova-Abadjieva and had a daughter Veneta Borisova. He named her daughter after his mother Veneta Borisov, who is was an elementary school teacher.
Stela was a physician who worked in a reputed company. Unfortunately, the couple divorced citing some personal issues.
Veneta is now 39 years old and must be married to a husband and living a fulfilling life.
After the divorce, Bojko was in a relationship with started dating Tsvetelina Borislavova. Tsvetelina was the head of Bulgarian American Credit Bank.
They lived together for many years and separated in the end.
Boiko Borisov Jail Charges If Convicted
Boiko Borisov if found guilty in the charges he is cited with, might end up doing more than 10 years in jail according to law.
The penalties might include incarceration in prison, probation, fines, and restitution.
But Boiko is a potent person who might be able to get away with money and powerplay.
Further, he can dismiss all the allegations against him if he is willing to clear out his name. He sure has connections to do so as well.