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Crete: 'Because I would get into trouble, I paid to change the paper' – Conversations implicate toxicologist and forensi
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Crete: 'Because I would get into trouble, I paid to change the paper' – Conversations implicate toxicologist and forensic pathologist

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Greek authorities are investigating a corruption case involving a toxicologist and a forensic pathologist accused of altering test results.
  • Evidence includes witness testimonies and recorded conversations suggesting bribes were exchanged for manipulated reports in drug and work accident cases.
  • The accused are expected to testify before an investigating judge, with one suspect claiming to have paid €2,500 to alter a report that led to reduced charges.

A corruption ring involving a toxicologist and a forensic pathologist in Crete is under scrutiny, with new details emerging from court documents. The two are accused of altering results in forensic reports and toxicology tests. They are scheduled to appear before an investigating judge.

Because I realized I would get into a lot of trouble, I paid money, about two and a half thousand euros, to change the paper. Because I was in prison then, my parents gave the money to the doctor who did the tests in Heraklion, and I don't know other details about how the money was handed over. With this paper in court, many charges were dropped, and I got off lightly with a short prison sentence.

— Accused suspectThe suspect describes paying to alter a report that led to reduced charges.

Witnesses have come forward, with one describing how the forensic pathologist allegedly demanded money to complete a report related to a work accident. Messages cited in the case file indicate a demand for "two purple ones tonight and 10 in total for both." When the lawyer delayed payment, the pathologist allegedly became more insistent.

Further complicating the case, a suspect in a drug case claims to have paid approximately €2,500 to alter a report. This individual stated that the money was paid by their parents to the doctor who conducted the tests in Heraklion, as the suspect was in prison at the time. The altered report reportedly led to the dismissal of many charges and a lighter sentence.

So yes. So in the meantime, I am waiting for your change as well.

— ToxicologistThe toxicologist communicates with a lawyer about an expert report.

Recorded conversations also form part of the evidence. In one exchange, the toxicologist appears to ask a lawyer to provide a draft text for an expert report. In another, the toxicologist discusses payment arrangements, suggesting funds be deposited into an account.

Yes, yes. I will send a nice text, which you will process.

— LawyerThe lawyer responds to the toxicologist's request for a draft text.

The investigation continues as authorities evaluate these recordings and testimonies. The accused are expected to provide their explanations during their upcoming interrogations.

And tomorrow morning the money will be here, I tell you.

— LawyerThe lawyer assures the toxicologist about payment.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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