The preparatory hearing in the trial over the IPARD case was held on Wednesday. Five persons, including former Payment Agency Director Ilija Stoilev, are accused in the bribery and corruption case involving EU funds. The hearing saw the defense request insight the extensive evidence.
The Prosecutor’s Office, represented by Natasha Pop Trajkova, submitted as many as 16 clusters of evidence, including video materials from surveillance cameras and expertise of electronic devices.
Judge Lenka Davitkova accepted the request for additional time for preparation. The trial will continue on April 30. The case concerns a bribery amount of 50,000 euros for unlawful approval of IPARD funds for a company not meeting conditions.