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Greek UN Employee Under Investigation for Alleged Embezzlement of Over $1 Million

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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Two Arrested in Greece for Forging and Trafficking Travel Documents

Greek authorities, in collaboration with Europol, have arrested two men—a 46-year-old Algerian and a 44-year-old Syrian—in connection with the forgery and trafficking of travel documents. The Algerian suspect was apprehended in Kolonos, Athens, with nine forged documents, while the Syrian was detained at Athens International Airport carrying 22 questionable travel documents. Both face legal proceedings as police crack down on document-related crimes.