• The spokesperson for Bulgaria’s Chief Prosecutors denied any political motivation behind the recent investigation into Nexo’s office in Bulgaria.
• The news of the Nexo investigation comes within a month of the company’s exit from the US market in December 2022.
• Siika Mileva, the spokesperson for the Prosecutor General, argued that it has become a national sport to attack institutions in almost all cases wherein a prosecution starts an investigation that affects someone’s financial interests.
In a recent development, the spokesperson for Bulgaria’s Chief Prosecutors, Siika Mileva, has denied any political motivation behind the recent investigation into Nexo’s office in Bulgaria. The news of the Nexo investigation comes within a month of the company’s exit from the US market in December 2022.
The investigation was initiated on January 12th when a group of prosecutors, foreign agents, and investigators searched Nexo’s Bulgaria office in the capital city of Sofia. The raid was related to allegations of tax evasion and money laundering.
After the news of the investigation emerged, it sparked speculation that there may be a political agenda behind the raid. But Mileva has since denied such claims. She argued that in almost all cases in recent years wherein a prosecution starts an investigation that affects someone’s financial interests, leads to accusations and attacks. „It has become a national sport to attack the institutions,“ Mileva said.
Mileva also added that the Bulgarian Police does not take orders from political parties or people. She stressed that the investigation was conducted on the basis of evidence and facts that were available.
The Bulgarian police have yet to comment on the outcome of the investigation. But it is believed that the results of the investigation could have a major impact on the crypto industry in Bulgaria.
Nexo, on the other hand, has refused to comment on the investigation. However, the company has assured its customers that all their funds are safe and secure.
The investigation into Nexo’s office has certainly raised many questions about the political motivations behind it. But it remains to be seen what the outcome of the investigation will be and how it will impact the crypto industry in Bulgaria.