Bulgarian Police Crack Down on Striptease Bars, Brothels in Sofia
Four striptease bar and seven clubs with prostitutes offering sex services have been raided in Sofia by Bulgaria's unit for fighting organized crime GDBOP. The anti-mafia police inspected the IDs of 59 strippers and prostitutes and 16 security guards. They found and confiscated large sums of money that were apparently earned by the prostitutes with sex services, and discovered financial ...
Source: Novinite
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Supreme Court Seals Bulgarian Mafia Boss's Jail Term Extension
Bulgaria's Supreme Court of Cassation has confirmed a ruling of the Burgas Appellage Court that Bulgarian mafia boss Dimitar Zhelyazkov's sentenced will be extended by 18 months. Back in April 2011,...
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Feds: Chinese mob connected to three Cambridge brothels
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Notorious Bulgarian Crime Boss Sentenced in Las Vegas
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WikiLeaks: Bulgarian PM Cunning, Tied to Mafia Leaders
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Europol Head Lauds Bulgarian Govt on Organized Crime Yet Again
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German Journalist: Bulgarian PM Protects Shady Business
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Head of Bulgarian Anti-Mafia Team Exposed for Fake Professor Title
The Head of the Commission, which is in charge of seizing the illegally acquired assets in favor of the State, Stoyan Kushlev, does not officially hold the title Professor. The letter of the so-called...