Kandiye: Mega trial with 105 defendants over illegal subsidies
Greece
Mon, 22 Sep 2025 10:14 GMT
Judicial sources note that these 105 cases emerged from a previous investigation conducted by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO).
One of the largest trials ever held at the Kandiye (Heraklion) Courthouse is set to take place today before the Three-Member Misdemeanor Court of Kandiye, with 105 defendants accused of fraud or attempted fraud against the Hellenic Payment and Control Agency for Guidance and Guarantee Community Aid (OPEKEPE).
According to the extensive case file, the defendants are alleged to have declared false land areas or submitted forged documents in order to unlawfully obtain subsidies ranging from €10,000 to €15,000 per year during the period 2019–2023.
Judicial sources note that these 105 cases emerged from a previous investigation conducted by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO).
