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Law-enforcers Break Up Money Laundering Operation in Central Bulgaria

Sofia, January 15 (BTA) - Law-enforcers have broken up a criminal operation involved in money laundering and tax fraud through illegal trade in fuel, the State Agency for National Security (SANS) said here Friday. The operation took place in the territory of Sofia, Sevlievo, Lovech and Troyan (central Bulgaria) on January 12 and was a joint effort of SANS, the Interior Ministry and the Prosecution Office.

An investigation has been initiated.

During searches at several location the law-enforces have seized documents, PCs, cash and other material proofs.

Three persons have so far been charged, including one for money laundering, major property theft and tax offences, and he has been remanded in custody. The other two face charges of theft and tax fraud and are free on bail.