MESRIN FERHAD / About me
Mesrin Ferhad
Law. Investigation. Institutional experience.
Legal education, practical investigative experience and civic engagement.
Enquire about legal assistance01 / Professional experience
Nearly 20 years of professional experience in Bulgaria’s Ministry of Interior
Mesrin Ferhad has nearly 20 years of professional experience in the Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Bulgaria, encompassing criminal police work, criminal investigations and the prevention and investigation of economic and financial crime.
His professional background combines practical experience in criminal proceedings, the investigation of complex offences and the application of legislation.
Experience in the Ministry of Interior is not a period of legal practice as an attorney.
Professional interests
His professional interests include criminal law and procedure, economic and financial crime, fraud, money laundering, tax offences, online and telephone fraud, international and cross-border matters, compensation claims and the protection of individuals and businesses.
Criminal law
Practical insight shaped by criminal policing and investigation. Analysis of the facts, evidence and procedural steps of each case.
Economic and financial crime
Previous experience in economic policing, analysing operational intelligence and working on complex business and financial matters.
Police and administrative law
Understanding of police structures, employment relationships, administrative processes and procedural interaction.
International and European matters
Early municipal and civic experience with European projects and EU-accession information, as recorded in the press archive.
02 / Professional journey
Professional journey
The periods are presented in summary form. No unconfirmed start or end dates are given.
Before joining the Ministry of Interior
Early professional and civic experience
Municipal expert and involvement in youth and civic initiatives in Dulovo. The archive records work on community dialogue, integration and European projects.
Nearly 20 years
Service in the Ministry of Interior
Criminal police work, criminal investigations and the prevention and investigation of economic and financial crime.
Current civic engagement
Civic engagement
Director and co-founder of Bulgarians in Kent CIC. Support for the Bulgarian community and cultural and civic initiatives in the United Kingdom.
A separate professional stage
Legal practice
The current legal-professional stage is separate from previous Ministry of Interior service. The website’s published legal-status information applies.
03 / Video
A professional perspective
04 / Education and qualifications
Education and qualifications
Master’s degree in law
University of Ruse “Angel Kanchev”
Bulgarian legal professional qualification
Ministry of Justice
Master’s degree in engineering
Automation, Information and Control Technology • University of Ruse “Angel Kanchev”
Specialist training
Ministry of Interior Academy • Criminal police
- Combating human trafficking
- Combating money laundering
- Combating corruption
05 / Professional organisations and civic engagement
Professional organisations and civic engagement
Bar association
Bar registration is pending. Regulated legal practice will begin after official registration.
International Police Association (IPA)
Member of the International Police Association (IPA).
Security Trade Union Alliance in MVR (САСМВР)
Mesrin Ferhad is among the founders and a member of the Security Trade Union Alliance in Bulgaria’s Ministry of Interior (САСМВР), established in 2011.
His involvement in establishing the union reflects his longstanding commitment to protecting the rights and lawful interests of Ministry of Interior staff.
His professional and trade-union experience informs his understanding of employment relationships, disciplinary proceedings, professional and social rights and the regulations applying within the Ministry.
Bulgarians in Kent CIC
Director and co-founder • United Kingdom
Director and co-founder of Bulgarians in Kent CIC. Support for the Bulgarian community and cultural and civic initiatives in the United Kingdom.
Civic engagement has been part of Mesrin Ferhad’s professional journey since before joining the Ministry of Interior. As a municipal expert and participant in civic initiatives, he worked on local, social and European projects.
06 / Publications and book
Publications and book
Truth Has No Epaulettes
An authored book exploring his professional journey and questions concerning institutions, law and accountability. Available editions retain their existing Amazon destinations.
View the book on Amazon
Professional archive
Selected press materials on early civic activity. The original clippings are in Bulgarian.
Centre for Youth Initiatives • Dulovo
The clipping identifies Mesrin Ferhad as chairman of the Centre for Youth Initiatives in Dulovo and discusses community dialogue, cultural identity and integration.
A foundation to inform Dulovo residents about the EU
The clipping identifies Mesrin Ferhad as a municipal expert in a project context concerning public information and Bulgaria’s EU accession.
Professional practice begins after official bar registration.
