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Lawyer for convicted Bulgarians in espionage case: They will remain free

From Dnevnik · () Bulgarian

Translated from Bulgarian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Two Bulgarians convicted in the UK for espionage are currently in Bulgaria and remain free.
  • Their lawyer stated they have no outstanding claims against them in Bulgaria.
  • The individuals were convicted in the UK but are not facing legal action domestically.

Two Bulgarian nationals who were convicted in the United Kingdom on espionage charges are currently in Bulgaria and are free to remain so, according to their lawyer. Viktor Yakov, the lawyer representing the individuals, confirmed their status in an interview.

"They are free and will remain free, as no one has any claims against them in Bulgaria," Yakov told BTV. This statement clarifies the situation for the two Bulgarians, who were found guilty of espionage in the UK.

While the specifics of their UK conviction and the nature of the espionage charges have not been detailed in the provided text, the lawyer's assertion indicates that their legal troubles are confined to the UK jurisdiction. They are not subject to any legal proceedings or restrictions within Bulgaria related to this case.

The article highlights that despite their conviction abroad, the individuals are not facing any legal repercussions in their home country, allowing them to live freely in Bulgaria.

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Originally published by Dnevnik in Bulgarian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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