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A man from Etropole has been detained in connection with a crime against the political rights of citizens, the Ministry of the Interior announced.

The police actions were carried out after receiving operational information about the planned manipulation of the free exercise of the citizens' right to vote.

The man is 21 years old and was detained yesterday at 12:00.

During the search of his home, a list of data of 53 citizens, as well as of a polling station, was discovered and seized. 

From the initial data of the investigation, it was established that the young man persuaded the persons to vote for a certain political party, promising them a property benefit in the amount of BGN 50.

Fast-track proceedings were initiated in the case. 

Earlier in the day, it became clear that seven people were detained in Plevensko for crimes against the political rights of citizens.

Inspections were carried out at seven addresses in the city of Dolna Mitropolia and the village of Stavertsi. 

9 people were arrested for vote trading in Plevensko

From the beginning of the election campaign until 10:00 a.m. this morning, a total of 440 files and 56 pre-trial proceedings were opened in connection with violations of citizens' political rights related to the elections for the 48th National Assembly scheduled for October 2, the prosecutor's office announced . 

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