Sofia (Bulgaria), Mar 18 (AP) Bulgaria's former Prime Minister Boyko Borissov was detained Thursday in a nationwide police operation following probes by the EU prosecutor's office.

The Interior Ministry said in a press release that Borissov has been taken in custody for 24 hours. It did not elaborate on the accusations against him.

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"A large-scale law enforcement operation is underway in connection with 120 cases of the European Public Prosecutor's Office in Bulgaria," the press release said. (AP)

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