A Greek employee of the United Nations is under investigation for allegedly embezzling over $1 million through fraudulent expense claims between 2014 and 2021. The case, initially reported to the European Public Prosecutor's Office, was transferred to Greece's Prosecutor's Office as the funds involved were not European. The accused, who held a senior position within the UN, faces charges of fraud and forgery and will soon testify before a magistrate.
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Stefanos Kasselakis, former SYRIZA leader and president of the Movement for Democracy party, is set to stand trial in Athens on May 8, facing charges of violating laws related to bribery, asset declarations, and participation in foreign companies. The case stems from allegations regarding his ties to U.S.-based companies and a suspected breach of Greek laws prohibiting political leaders from owning or managing foreign businesses. Kasselakis denies any wrongdoing and has vowed to take legal action against those who he claims distorted his financial declarations.
The Hellenic Anti-Money Laundering Authority (HAMLA) has uncovered suspicious financial transfers totaling approximately €3 million from the Catholic Church of Greece to various nightclubs in the Peloponnese. Following the discovery, HAMLA has frozen the bank accounts of several nightclub owners and referred its findings to prosecuting authorities for potential embezzlement and money laundering involving two high-ranking clerics. The investigation, which was prompted by flagged suspicious transactions, revealed a troubling pattern of financial misconduct dating back eight years.