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Suspects in Illegal Subsidy Case Brought Before European Prosecutor
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Suspects in Illegal Subsidy Case Brought Before European Prosecutor

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Thirteen individuals were arrested in Kozani and Agrinio for alleged involvement in illegal subsidies totaling 2.5 million euros.
  • Authorities have charged them with leading, forming, and joining a criminal organization, defrauding EU financial interests exceeding 120,000 euros, and money laundering.
  • The suspects have been brought before a delegated European prosecutor and will request extensions to prepare their defense.

Thirteen individuals arrested in Kozani and Agrinio face serious charges related to illegal subsidies and organized crime. Authorities have brought the suspects before a delegated European prosecutor in connection with a scheme involving fraudulent subsidies from the Organization for the Centralization of Agricultural Payments and Controls (OPEKEPE) between 2019 and 2024.

The alleged fraud amounts to 2.5 million euros. The charges include leading, forming, and participating in a criminal organization. Additionally, the suspects are accused of defrauding the European Union's financial interests by over 120,000 euros and engaging in money laundering activities.

All accused individuals are expected to request extensions in the coming days. This will allow them time to prepare their defense statements before their further legal treatment is determined. The case highlights ongoing efforts by authorities to combat financial crime and protect the economic interests of the European Union.

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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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