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Greek police have dismantled a criminal organization involved in fraud, arresting four individuals in the…
Greek police in Samos have arrested a 47-year-old man for alleged involvement in a series…
Police in Thessaloniki arrested three suspects who had posed as power company technicians and swindled…
Greek police have dismantled an organized criminal gang responsible for stealing vehicles across Attica, altering…
Greek authorities in Piraeus seized over 3,000 counterfeit items—including belts, bags, and mobile accessories—and arrested three foreign nationals during a crackdown on illegal street vending.
Five of 24 suspects appeared in court Tuesday in connection with a phone scam ring…
Greek authorities arrested a 46-year-old man in Voula on Monday, 17 November, who was wanted…
A major police operation is underway in Attica and Corinth, including Korydallos Prison, targeting a…
In a pre-dawn operation, Greek authorities transferred 34 suspects linked to a major fraud case at OPEKEPE, Greece’s agricultural subsidy agency, from Thessaloniki to Athens. The convoy of 24 vehicles, including a van for case documents, followed marathon interrogations by the “Greek FBI.” The group, allegedly led by a former employee, is accused of siphoning off EU subsidies and will face the European Public Prosecutor’s Office.
The Hellenic Police report a 40% spike in fraud cases, with 5,117 incidents recorded from January 2024 to August 2025, including 2,418 digital scams. Fraudsters, posing as relatives or officials, exploit trust through phone calls and fake websites, targeting vulnerable citizens, especially the elderly. With €22.6 million lost to card fraud in 2024, authorities urge vigilance and promote awareness through campaigns like the humorous “Adultery? Never Me!” video, emphasizing that informed citizens are the first line of defense against this growing threat.
Two brothers from Syria have been ordered to prison following their testimony in connection with…
Greek authorities arrested six individuals involved in a sophisticated multi-million-euro fraud and tax evasion scheme, operating through garment companies since 2014. The network caused over €2.19 million in losses through forged documents and fictitious employees
A 70-year-old man in Chalandri was defrauded of €510,000 in jewelry and cash after being tricked by scammers posing as police officers. The con artists convinced him to hand over his valuables during a staged phone operation, prompting police to warn citizens to remain vigilant against similar schemes.
A well-known trapper was arrested in a €852,700 scam, posing as an accountant to defraud a woman of €52,700 in cash and over €800,000 in jewelry. This marks the second arrest in the case, with the Greek Police uncovering the scheme after the suspect’s call on July 9, 2025, led to his capture in Agia Varvara.
Investigative journalists from Brazen have reportedly located Jho Low, the alleged mastermind of the 1MDB scandal, living in Shanghai under the alias Constantinos Achilles Veis, a Greek name, with a forged Australian passport. The financier is accused of defrauding $US4.5 billion from the sovereign wealth fund.
The Greek government is facing a fresh wave of controversy as revelations emerge of fraudulent compensation payments by ELGA, just weeks after the OPEKEPE subsidy scandal. In one case, three brothers were paid nearly €900,000 for greenhouses that never existed. Investigations are now underway into possible widespread abuse of state funds, with authorities probing links to politicians, public officials, and relatives of ministers.
A UK man lost hundreds of pounds to scammers impersonating FRIENDS star Jennifer Aniston. Using…
Australian airline Qantas has confirmed a major cyberattack compromising the personal data of up to…
A school committee adviser in Northern Greece is under investigation for allegedly embezzling €400,000 in education funds. Greek authorities have frozen his assets, including bank accounts and properties, amid accusations that the money was used for personal investments, vehicle purchases, and gambling. A case file citing embezzlement, fraud, and money laundering has been submitted to the local prosecutor.
The European Commission has imposed a staggering €392.2 million fine on Greece following a years-long scandal…
Greek authorities, acting on a German warrant, have arrested two Greek citizens in Komotini as…
Greek authorities dismantled a criminal gang in Thessaloniki on April 14, 2025, for producing and selling adulterated sunflower oil as extra virgin olive oil in Greece and the EU.
A former Greek journalist turned PR agent is accused of defrauding dozens of basketball fans by selling fake VIP tickets to the EuroLeague Final Four in Abu Dhabi, collecting over €500,000 in advance payments. Posing as a well-connected figure with ties to the Patriarchate of Jerusalem, she allegedly vanished after receiving the funds, prompting legal action and outrage from victims.
Five Dutch tourists were charged 292 euros for a 4-km taxi ride from Ermou to Pagrati in Athens, a trip that should have cost 7-9 euros. After paying, they learned they were scammed when a second taxi charged just 10 euros for a similar route, prompting the driver to report the fraud to the Attica Taxi Drivers Association.
Greek authorities warn of a Viber phone scam involving suspicious calls from international numbers like +48 and +3197. These phishing attempts aim to steal personal and financial data. Users are urged to avoid answering unknown calls, refrain from sharing sensitive information, and keep device security updated to stay safe.
Authorities in Thessaloniki dismantled a criminal syndicate selling adulterated oil mislabeled as “extra virgin olive oil.” Five arrests were made, with over 15 tons of fake oil seized during a police raid in Menemeni. The gang faces felony charges for fraud, counterfeiting, and organized crime.
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office has summoned sixteen suspects to testify over a €3 million compensation payment to TOMI, tied to the unfinished railway contract 717. The investigation probes allegations of breach of trust involving ERGOSE and former Minister Kostas Karamanlis, amid scrutiny following the Tempe disaster, which experts link to the signaling project’s delays.
In Thessaloniki, 37 elderly repatriates from Georgia were convicted of welfare fraud after using fake documents to claim uninsured elderly benefits from OPEKA. The court handed down suspended sentences of 14 to 28 months, uncovering a 2018-19 scam that netted some over €13,000, though others were stopped by vigilant regional officials.
Dozens of Greek livestock farmers have been charged with fraud for falsely claiming EU agricultural subsidies, causing an estimated €2.9 million in losses. Investigators say the suspects submitted fake land ownership and lease documents to secure funds from EU agricultural programs. The cases will go to trial in Greece in March and May, with the accused facing up to five years in prison and hefty fines.
