site.bta Sofia City Prosecution Office Initiates Disciplinary Proceedings Against Two of Its Prosecutors

The Sofia City Prosecution Office initiated disciplinary proceedings against two of its prosecutors due to a report by the Supreme Cassation Prosecution Office (SCPO) for serious violations in the deadlines and rhythm of a total of six pre-trial proceedings, the Prosecution Office said on Monday.

The prosecutors are referred to by initials - I. P. and S. H.

The SCPO's investigation has established that their action or inaction has led to delays in investigations into possible crimes against the Republic, to crimes committed in their official capacity and to an organised criminal group set up for a self-serving purpose and for money laundering.

In connection with the disciplinary proceedings, a disciplinary committee of three prosecutors was appointed to determine the actions of the two magistrates on the cases. The inspection will cover both their work on the pre-trial proceedings and the workload of the two prosecutors during the periods when the case was under investigation, the sick days and holidays they took, as well as their participation in court hearings, the Sofia City Prosecution Office said.

The commission must file a report within two months.

The SCPO's inspection was ordered by acting Prosecutor General Borislav Sarafov.