Update: Bulgarian accused of being “Emil Kyulev” and “Magadans” released on recognizance

A Bulgarian appellate court released 21-year-old Teodor Iliev on his own recognizance after his June 29 arrest, in a case alleging he is the hacker “Emil Külev”/“Magadans.” The judges criticized the prosecution for leaning on anonymous testimony and internet posts rather than technical evidence, while a source known as “Kmeta” praised the decision and condemned the quality of the case; no technical breach or malware details were presented.