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Bulgarians detained over racketeering and property scams remain in custody

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Five members of an organized crime group engaged in racketeering, property scams and money-lending have been indicted, Bulgaria’s Prosecutor’s Office and Chief Directorate Combating Organized Crime have announced. The group was intercepted on October 5 this year after a large-scale Police operation in Bulgaria’s capital when more than 20 people were detained. The detainees have many criminal records and were sentenced for crimes against the person. The group worked together with private bailiffs to perpetrate property scams.




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