Bulgarian Crime Victims Entitled to State Compensation

Most Bulgarians are unaware they are entitled to thousands in State compensation if they become vicitms of a crime. File Photo

Every Bulgarian who has been a victim of a crime is entitled to BGN 10 000 in State compensation, the Bulgarian National Radio, BNR, reports Monday.

The compensation is provided by the Financial Assistance to Crime Victims Act and BGN 1 M annually are slated for the fund.

In the previous two years only BGN 180 000 have been used and for this reason the Foundation for Assistance of Crime Victims is beginning a national campaign to make Bulgarians aware of the program.

People can apply through the Regional Directorates of the Interior Ministry. In addition to financial help, they can also receive free legal and psychological advice.

Despite the small absorption of the funds, the Foundation still deems the amount very low, pointing out in the UK the compensation is GBP 70 000.

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