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In Greece The “Tentacles” In Public Services And The Routes Of The Money

New evidence is coming to light, expanding the circle of suspects of the ring with public and municipal employees, which extorted store owners, mainly in the center of Athens. The role of "Nancy's" brother and the supposedly random encounters in public places. The Ministry of Culture suspended the duties of the employees in question, while PASOK also proceeded to suspend the party status of two members of the party who are allegedly involved in the case. When businessmen refused to join the organization's "protection" regime, members of the ring threatened re-inspections and fines for violations. According to a businessman's complaint, last April, a lady who introduced herself as "Nancy", approached shopkeepers claiming that she can mediate, for a fee, so that their business is not sealed. He pointed out that in this way they would not be found guilty of violations and their businesses would operate smoothly.
Kate Bolduan Published: July 9, 2024 | Updated: July 9, 2024 3 minutes read
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The police and local government employees, who were put on holiday, employees of the Ministry of Culture , including an architect-engineer, also played a role in the circuit, as reported by George V Magazine.

From the examination of the telephone communications of the 14 arrested, it appears that employees from public services, as well as from the New Monuments service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs , had been recruited as members of the ring.

The mode of action of the circuit – The role of the 43-year-old

Among those arrested is a 43-year-old woman who was allegedly a leading member of the criminal organization, ordering, guiding and supervising its other members.

The “leader” undertook the licensing process for health shops and managed subsequent issues that arose with them, such as confirmations of violations from public services, the change of ownership status or VAT number due to multiple violations and other issues related to the operation of stores, hotels and under construction of buildings.

The money was usually collected by the 43-year-old’s brother, who then hid it in a relative’s house.

Transactions lasted a few seconds and took place either outdoors, so they looked like random encounters, or indoors where it would be impossible for anyone to see them.

The YPPO and PASOK announcements

“Following the document sent today by EL.AS., in which reference is made to the criminally reprehensible and disciplinary actions of the ministry’s employees, by decision of the Minister of Culture, Linas Mendoni, the above employees are immediately suspended from their duties , according to the provisions of the Code of Public Servants and the prescribed zero tolerance procedure follows”, the statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs states.

“Due to their alleged involvement in a criminal case, which saw the light of day, the Ethics, Statute and Certification Committee suspended the party status of two members of PASOK – Movement for Change , whom it informed accordingly, until the end of the criminal proceedings,” he said Harilaou Trikoupi.

Members of PASOK are involved in the extortion case – Their party status has been suspended

PASOK suspended the party status of two of its members due to their alleged involvement in a criminal case

PASOK suspended the party status of two of its members, due to their alleged involvement in a criminal case. According to information, they are involved in a case of blackmailing shopkeepers. 

The PASOK-Movement for Change Ethics Committee announced the suspension of party status.Unmute

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“Due to their alleged involvement in a criminal case, which saw the light of day, the Ethics, Statute and Certification Committee suspended the party status of two members of PASOK-Movement for Change, whom it informed accordingly, until the end of the criminal proceedings.”

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Kate Bolduan

Kate Bolduan

Katherine Jean Bolduan is an American broadcast journalist and news anchor for CNN based in New York City. She is currently a co-anchor of CNN News Central.

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