Mayor of Varna Blagomir Kotsev released on bail

After five months in custody, Mayor of Varna, Blagomir Kotsev, was released this morning. Yesterday, the Varna District Court decided to release him on bail of 102 258 euro. The huge sum was collected in four hours by citizens and brought to the court.

“I have a responsibility to the people of Varna that I must fulfill, but first I want to kiss my children. I hope that on Monday I will go to work and we will be in the right rhythm, because the city needs it,” Blagomir Kotsev told the citizens who gathered to welcome him. He added that this is a lesson and that many conclusions can be made.

“People can see what can happen to anyone. During the trial, the whole truth will become clear,” the mayor added. He thanked everyone who protested 14 times to support him and for the quickly collected amount for the bail.

Blagomir Kotsev was arrested on July 8 this year on charges of corruption and participation in an organized crime group. Four months later, the Sofia City Prosecutor's Office filed an indictment with the Sofia City Court, and on November 19, the Supreme Court of Cassation decided to hear the case in the District Court in Varna.

Editor: Diana Tsankova

Publication in English: Al. Markov

Photo: BTA