Military Lawyer Faces Suspended Prison Term for Taking and Sharing Naval Base Photos

A military lawyer is facing a request for at least five months of suspended imprisonment after allegedly taking photographs inside Pansio naval base and sharing them with a family WhatsApp group.

The incident took place during training days for military lawyers organized by the Coastal Fleet in October 2024. Prosecutors say the naval base is a specially protected site for national defence, with access restricted for security reasons.

Participants were informed before the event that the visit would take place at such a site. They were also told to leave their phones and other smart devices on the bus before entering the base, and were reminded that photography was forbidden in the port area and on vessels. According to the charge, the lawyer continued taking photographs after receiving a personal reminder of the ban. The images included ships in the harbour.

Prosecutors say the lawyer shared the photographs in a family group containing three other members, thereby showing confidential official material to an outsider. They also accuse her of failing to perform her duties properly and to conduct herself as required by her position. The prosecution says the conduct cannot be considered minor because of its harmful and damaging nature.

The lawyer denies the charges. During the preliminary investigation, she admitted taking the photographs and forwarding them to the family group. The district court will issue its judgment later.