BTA Computer Whiz Gets Suspended Sentence over 2019 Revenue Agency Data Breach

pA computer specialist accused of leaking personal data from Bulgarias revenue administration has received a suspended ninemonth sentence with three years probation under a plea deal approved by the Sofia City Court The case stems from a massive cyber breach in 2019 that exposed the personal details of millions of BulgariansppKristian Boykov was also ordered to pay over BGN 13000 in legal costsppThe initial plea deal which proposed a BGN 2500 fine was rejected by the court prompting a change in the charges and further negotiations that led to the current suspended sentenceppThis marks the end of a case that saw multiple delays and legal setbacks There were two failed attempts to begin trial proceedings after the prosecution repeatedly sought to reach a settlement but the court declined to approve earlier proposalsppKristiyan Boykov was initially charged with terrorism following the 2019 leak of personal data from NRA in what was then described as one of the largest data breaches in Bulgarian history The case was returned to the prosecution by the Sofia City Court due to serious procedural violationsppAt one point Ivan Todorov owner of the cybersecurity firm TAD Group which was Boykovs employer was also named as a defendant in the case Both he and Boykov were charged with crimes against the Republic accused of attempting to create public fear and unrest through the leak TADs Trade Director Georgi Yankov was also charged but the charges were dropped for lack of evidence ppThe case originally began under the jurisdiction of the nowdefunct Specialized Prosecution Office The investigation stretched over four years and was sent back to the prosecution on more than one occasion for correction of procedural errors before it was finally submitted to courtppNFppnewsmodaltextppContacts 359 2 9262 210pp 2022 2025 All rights reservedppThis website uses cookies By accepting cookies you can enjoy a better experience while browsing pagesp