Bulgaria Security Chief Detained, Accused of Illegal Spying

The head of the Internal Security section of the Bulgarian Ministry of Defense has been caught illegally spying on one of the deputy directors of the military police. 

The official has been detained, but has not yet been arrested. He remains under guard at the Military Medical Academy as he suffering from flu, BNR reported.

He had allegedly eavesdropped on the police deputy director for a period of six months. He stands accused of illegal usage of special intelligence devices, a crime for which the Bulgarian penal code prescribes a maximum of three years’ imprisonment. In a search of his home, explosives and ammunition were discovered.

Military prosecutors have questioned Thursday Brigadier-General Milko Chulev, Director of the Military Police, and Deputy Chief Inspector of the Defense Ministry.

Earlier on Thursday they had announced that the employee was being investigated for criminal breach of trust. Details about the person and about the alleged deeds are subject to secret investigation, the prosecutors stated.

However, according to Darik Radio, the detained officer is Major Krasen Fenerov. 

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