Bulgaria's Forgotten Question: When Will the State Ask 'Where Does the Money Come From?'

In Bulgaria, the crucial question of "Where does the money come from?" is frequently lost, according to an analysis by Emiliya Milcheva for Dnevnik. This institutional amnesia stems from political dependencies, a problem that has persisted since the socialist era when millions vanished from the accounts of Bulgaria's foreign companies.

The article suggests that the state has failed to consistently ask this fundamental question, allowing financial irregularities to persist. The lack of accountability allows for the continuation of practices where the origin of funds remains obscure, potentially enabling corruption and illicit financial activities.

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In Bulgaria, the question: "Where does the money come from?" gets lost due to institutional amnesia caused by political dependencies.

Milcheva's commentary highlights a systemic issue within Bulgarian institutions, where political influence overshadows financial transparency. The piece implies that without a dedicated effort to uncover the source of funds, particularly in cases of significant financial discrepancies, the country remains vulnerable to financial misconduct.

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And it has been like this ever since the disappearance of millions from the accounts of the foreign companies of socialist Bulgaria.