Yes, Bulgaria Alerts Anti-Corruption Commission on Alleged Violation in Bulgartransgaz Appointment

Bulgaria 28 January 2025 11:00

The Yes, Bulgaria party has filed a complaint with the Counter-Corruption Commission regarding the reinstatement of Vladimir Malinov as Executive Director of Bulgartransgaz, Bulgaria's natural gas transmission operator. The party claims the move violates the Counter-Corruption Act, which prohibits former public officials from assuming managerial roles in entities they previously controlled or regulated for one year after leaving office, CE Report quotes BTA

Malinov, whose term as caretaker energy minister ended on January 16, was reappointed by Bulgartransgaz's Supervisory and Management Boards shortly afterward. The complaint, signed by three MPs from Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria, asserts that as energy minister, Malinov held authority over the Bulgarian Energy Holding (BEH), which fully owns Bulgartransgaz. This connection, they argue, makes his reappointment a breach of anti-corruption regulations.

The MPs urged the Counter-Corruption Commission to investigate the matter and ensure compliance with the law.

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Yes, Bulgaria Alerts Anti-Corruption Commission on Alleged Violation in Bulgartransgaz Appointment

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