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Greek Lawyer Granted Bail Amid Human Trafficking Probe Involving Newborn
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Greek Lawyer Granted Bail Amid Human Trafficking Probe Involving Newborn

From Ta Nea · (1d ago) Greek Critical tone

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • A 48-year-old lawyer in Thessaloniki, Greece, has been released under restrictive conditions following accusations of human trafficking.
  • The case involves a 20-year-old pregnant woman with whom the lawyer entered into a cohabitation agreement that was dissolved after the birth of their child.
  • Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the dissolution of the agreement and the subsequent departure of the lawyer with the newborn.

A 48-year-old lawyer in Thessaloniki faces serious charges of human trafficking, though he has been released under restrictive conditions as investigations continue. The case centers on a cohabitation agreement he entered into with a 20-year-old pregnant woman, which was subsequently dissolved shortly after the birth of their child.

According to the Hellenic Police's investigation, the lawyer and the young woman established the agreement in March. The child was born on April 14 at a local clinic, and the cohabitation agreement was dissolved the following day. The situation took a turn when, on April 17, after the mother and child were discharged from the clinic, they reportedly left in separate vehicles.

This is a type of bacteria that has developed resistance to several types of antibiotics.

— Dorthea Hagen OmaSmittevernoverlege Dorthea Hagen Oma at Haukeland University Hospital explains the nature of the bacteria involved in the outbreak.

The lawyer was apprehended with the newborn, accompanied by a nanny he allegedly hired for the child's care. He has been questioned by an investigating judge regarding charges of human trafficking, fraud, and disruption of family order. The lawyer has denied the allegations, reportedly claiming that he and the woman intended to marry and that their separate departures were due to emotional distress, with plans to reunite at a rented home.

The 20-year-old biological mother, who is also facing charges for misdemeanors, has been released. She testified as a victim of human trafficking in the presence of a psychologist. The investigation is ongoing, focusing on the precise nature of the relationship between the lawyer and the young woman and the circumstances surrounding the dissolution of their agreement and the transfer of the infant.

This is a type of bacteria that has developed resistance to several types of antibiotics.

— Dorthea Hagen OmaSmittevernoverlege Dorthea Hagen Oma at Haukeland University Hospital explains the nature of the bacteria involved in the outbreak.
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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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