Professor resigns following investigation into National Health Insurance Fund embezzlement in Plovdiv
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Professor Mariela Geneva-Popova has resigned from all of her leadership positions in Plovdiv. The decision comes after charges were brought against her and five other individuals for participating in a scheme to embezzle funds from the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF).
According to investigative authorities, the group operated by misusing public funds intended for healthcare. Professor Geneva-Popova was a key figure in the institutions under investigation, which makes the case particularly significant for the public in the region.
Pre-trial proceedings are currently underway to determine the exact amount of damage caused to the state budget. Law enforcement authorities continue to collect evidence and interview witnesses to clarify the role of each of the accused in the scheme.
The professor's resignation is the first serious step following the prosecutor's office's revelations. The investigation is expected to enter a new phase in the coming weeks, with institutions promising full transparency in the handling of the case.
The case has sparked a wide public outcry, as it directly affects trust in the healthcare system and the way in which money for patient treatment is distributed in Bulgaria.
Sources: Новини СЕГА
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