The Greek Parliament has voted to suspend state funding for the Spartiates party, citing its ties to jailed far-right figure Ilias Kasidiaris and the banned Golden Dawn organization. With 267 votes in favor, the decision follows a Supreme Court ruling identifying Kasidiaris as the party’s true leader and linking its activities to those of the criminal group.
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The Hellenic Police have successfully dismantled a major international drug trafficking network led by Albanian leaders, responsible for distributing large quantities of cannabis and cocaine across Europe. The network was also connected to incidents of fan violence and utilized encrypted messaging applications, leading to a cooperative investigation with European authorities.
A 47-year-old Greek-Syrian fugitive, convicted of organizing a criminal syndicate, blackmail, usury, and money laundering, has been extradited from Kosovo to Greece. After evading authorities since 2012, he now faces a 36-year prison sentence and a €150,000 fine for his role in a €2.5 million extortion scheme.
A Greek judge has summoned Olympiakos chairman Evangelos Marinakis and four board members over allegations linked to sports violence, a case emerging after the death of a police officer in December 2023. Marinakis and the others deny any wrongdoing, with formal responses expected in December.
Israeli mining billionaire Beny Steinmetz was arrested in Athens on Sunday after Romania issued a European arrest warrant accusing him of involvement in a criminal organization. Steinmetz, 68, was detained upon arriving on a private jet and is set to appear before a Greek prosecutor to discuss his potential extradition to Romania.
The Financial Police Directorate announced the dismantling of two separate criminal organizations involved in defrauding the National Organization for Provision of Healthcare Services (EOPYY) through fraudulent prescriptions, costing EOPYY over 3.5 million euros. Sixteen individuals, including doctors, pharmacists, and a pharmaceutical sales representative, were arrested for their involvement in the scheme.
Authorities estimate that the illicit merchandise - originating from Latin America - would have generated profits ranging from €11 million to €33 million for the trafficking ring if sold wholesale. Once adulterated and broken down into smaller doses for retail distribution, the profit could have reached €175 million.
The ring, which collaborated with private citizens, had the structure of a mafia-like criminal enterprise, with designated "brains", a "cashier", a "collector", and a "driver". The organization systematically extorted shop owners, hotels, and other establishments, offering them "protection" from inspections and violations in exchange for sizable payments.
Nikos Michaloliakos, the founder of the criminal organisation Golden Dawn, is set to return to…