Criminal network dismantled for multi-million euro fraud against Greece and EU
Greek authorities have dismantled a well-organized criminal network accused of defrauding the Greek State and the European Union of more than €5.7 million, with attempted fraud amounting to an additional €3.7 million.
Following a months-long investigation, the Hellenic Police launched a large-scale operation on Monday in Attica and Corinth. The operation led to the arrest of six core members of the group, while charges were filed against six more suspects for serious crimes, including fraud, forgery, money laundering, and violations of the Fiscal Code. Two additional individuals were arrested on unrelated drug charges.
Police report that the criminal organisation had been active since at least June 2020, operating in a highly structured manner to unlawfully acquire financial benefits from public and EU funds.
The total damage caused to the state and EU institutions is estimated at €5,737,413.96, with efforts made to defraud an additional €3,777,562.19.
All arrested individuals are being brought before the competent prosecuting authorities as investigations continue.
