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KOLEV, STOYAN ILIEV
KOLEV, STOYAN ILIEV
Wanted
by Bulgaria
Crime
Kidnapping, illegal restraint and hostage-taking
Murder, grievous bodily injury
Sex
Male
Date of birth
Nationality
Bulgarian
Ethnic origin
European
Spoken languages
Bulgarian
State of case
Sentenced to 18 years of prison
published
on December 8, 2025, last modified on December 8, 2025

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Wanted – Kidnapping and Murder

 

Status: Wanted / Ongoing investigation

 

🔎 Case Summary

 

The suspect is wanted in connection with a serious violent crime — involving both kidnapping and contract killing — committed in Bulgaria.

 

📅 When and Where

 

Period: March 2007 to 6 March 2008

 

Location of murder: Gorska Niva area, on the land of Panitsovo village, Nessebar municipality

 

👤 Who and What

 

Victim: a male Bulgarian national

 

Suspect’s Role: The suspect is believed to have organized, facilitated and abetted two other individuals in:

 

Kidnapping the victim — the perpetrators were armed and reportedly paid to commit the offence.

 

Murder of the same victim — the killing was carried out with a firearm (pistol).

 

⚠️ How – Motive & Circumstances

 

The offences appear to have been planned, coordinated and commissioned for payment.

 

The murder was executed under conditions of dangerous recidivism, indicating a heightened risk to public safety.

 

ℹ️ Important Notice

 

The suspect may be armed and dangerous.

If you have any information, do NOT approach directly — contact the relevant authorities immediately via the tip form on the EUMW website.

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