Title: Two Bulgarians Arrested for Impersonating Police and Extorting Money in Ruse
In a shocking turn of events, the Ruse District Prosecutor’s Office has charged a 38-year-old active-duty police officer from Vetovo and a 42-year-old man for swindling citizens under the guise of law enforcement. The duo confessed to defrauding two individuals from Vetovo, totaling 3500 BGN.
The釙Scam Unfolded
Between 1 October and 29 November 2024, the two men posed as policemen, informing their targets that they were under investigation for income and assets verification. They coerced their victims into paying bribes, promising to sedationOfficials from the Internal Security Directorate arrested the impersonator on 29 November 2024 after receiving a marked sum of 1500 BGN. He was subsequently placed under house arrest.
An Accomplice Revealed
The investigation into the fraud case continues, with prosecutors implodeThe revelation of an accomplice in the case casts a shadow over the officer’s integrity and the trust placed in him by the public and his peers. The public awaits the conclusion of the investigation to understand fully the extent of the crimes and the potential involvement of other individuals.
Source: BTA Ruse correspondent Martin Penev
