Former Bulgarian caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov has publicly accused the National Security Service (NSS) of attempting to falsely associate him with prominent political figures – specifically, current President Rumen Radev, and businessman Delyan Peevski – shortly before relinquishing power. Gurov made the claim in a Facebook video, stating he was notified of the alleged attempt a week prior to the transfer of power on May 8th. He did not detail the nature of the alleged attempt, but implied it was an effort to discredit him. The accusation centers around an apparent effort to equate his actions with those of Radev and Peevski, both controversial figures in Bulgarian politics. Gurov’s statement comes after leaving office and handing power back to the newly elected government. Further details regarding the alleged actions of the NSS have not yet been released. The claims are likely to fuel further political debate in Bulgaria.