Crime in Bulgaria

Crime in Bulgaria has been frequent.

In 2006 the European Commission made goals for Bulgaria to improve its fight against corruption and organised crime.^[1] In 2011 Bulgaria ranked 86th out of 182 countries on how corrupt they are thought to be.^[2] They scored a 3.3 with 10 the highest possible.^[2]

Human trafficking

Bulgaria is a source for women and children who are trafficked for prostitution. Men, women, and children are also used for forced labor.^[3]

Crime in Varna

Varna is known to be the main place for Bulgarian organized crime. Some parts of the economy, including gambling, corporate security, tourism, real estate, and professional sports, are believed to be controlled by these groups.^[4]^[5]

References

↑ "Bulgaria CVM". Archived from the original on 2012-10-10. Retrieved 2012-10-31.
↑ ^2.0 ^2.1 "2011 Corruption Perceptions Index". Transparency International. Archived from the original on 10 August 2012. Retrieved 31 October 2012.
↑ "Bulgaria". Trafficking in Persons Report 2010. U.S. Department of State (June 14, 2010).
↑ Former Secret Services Control the Bulgarian Economy (Бившите тайни служби контролират българската икономика, Mediapool, in Bulgarian). Retrieved 2007-04-11
↑ Editor-in-chief of Varna daily brutally assaulted (Bulgarian Helsinki Committee). Retrieved 2007-02-10

[bg-1] "Bulgaria CVM". Archived from the original on 2012-10-10. Retrieved 2012-10-31.

[TI-2] 2.0 ^2.1 "2011 Corruption Perceptions Index". Transparency International. Archived from the original on 10 August 2012. Retrieved 31 October 2012.

[dos-3] "Bulgaria". Trafficking in Persons Report 2010. U.S. Department of State (June 14, 2010).

[mediapool.bg-4] Former Secret Services Control the Bulgarian Economy (Бившите тайни служби контролират българската икономика, Mediapool, in Bulgarian). Retrieved 2007-04-11

[bghelsinki.org-5] Editor-in-chief of Varna daily brutally assaulted (Bulgarian Helsinki Committee). Retrieved 2007-02-10

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