After their confession to the investigator, four people were remanded in custody, facing heavy charges of being members of a criminal organization active in the counterfeiting of fuel and drinks.

Among those who were temporarily detained is a 62-year-old man, who is attributed the role of leader of the criminal organization, who allegedly denied in his apology to the competent investigator, what is attributed to him.

Eight defendants, including a woman working at a gas station, known for her participation in a TV game, were released without restrictive conditions.

Today, 12 defendants out of the 20 who were arrested as members of the organization were pardoned by the judicial officer, while tomorrow they will be brought to court to have the remaining eight defendants pardoned.

According to the evidence of the case, the members of the organization were active in the systematic import from Bulgaria of chemical products for the purpose of adulterating fuel and ethyl alcohol, without paying taxes and duties. At the same time, as stated in the case file, taking advantage of the legal operation of a disinfectant company, they also operated an illegal factory for the manufacture of chemical solvents suitable for fuel adulteration. According to the prosecuting authorities, the damage from the action of the organization exceeds 1 million euros, from evaded taxes and duties.