https://www.bta.bg/en/news/bulgaria/1090153-damages-of-eur-1-bln-bgn-140-mln-and-usd-2-3-mln-identified-in-money-laundering

Damages amounting to EUR 1 billion, BGN 140 million and USD 2.3 million have been identified as a result of money laundering, according to the Interior Ministry's 2025 activity report, published on Monday. A total of 741 inspections were carried out (30% more compared to 2024) in cases involving suspected laundering of criminal proceeds, of which 504 were forwarded to the prosecution.

The report notes that corruption-related offences are observed across all areas of public life. Public procurement remains among the most sensitive sectors to unfair practices, with a persistently high risk of abuse. Revenue administrations, state regulatory bodies responsible for licensing and permit regimes, as well as municipal administrations, also remain vulnerable to corruption risks.

According to the report, Bulgaria continues to serve as a transit zone in international drug trafficking to and from Europe. Drug production on Bulgarian territory is largely limited to the synthesis of amphetamine and methamphetamine, as well as cannabis cultivation in quantities aligned with domestic illicit market demand. Cases involving the distribution of fentanyl are on the rise. To counter these activities, 90 police operations were conducted, including 14 in cooperation with foreign partner services.