Bulgaria: Joint Operation Dismantles Laundering Ring
A group laundering profits from the trade of South American narcotics has been dismantled by
Six men have been arrested in the operation, codenamed “The Launderers,” and charged with money laundering. A total of BGN 2 million (US$ 1.3 million) of their assets has been seized.
Prosecutors say money came from bank accounts in the Antilles,
The Special Prosecutor’s Office for Organized crime has pressed charges on five of the six detainees, and says charges will be brought against two more people, including the organizer of the group, once they are extradited.