In a major crackdown on corruption, Greek prosecutors have charged seven suspects linked to the Rhodes Urban Planning Authority with 13 serious offenses, including bribery, forgery, and operating a criminal organization. The year-long investigation, sparked by a 2024 complaint to the Hellenic Police’s anti-corruption unit, uncovered a scheme where officials allegedly extorted citizens for licensing favors, with fees starting at €2,000. While one suspect, the former department head, was released, the case has shaken public trust on the tourism-reliant island.
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A 37-year-old award-winning policewoman from the Athens Juvenile Sub-Division has been implicated in a sprawling €85 million protection racket involving brothels, casinos, and clubs. Internal Affairs revealed the officer’s alleged role in providing crucial information to the criminal network, which included at least 11 police officers and 70 individuals. The arrests have sparked a broader investigation into corruption within law enforcement, with authorities vowing to uncover the full extent of the scandal.
A Greek police officer has been arrested on charges of fraud and weapons possession after allegedly deceiving a woman into paying money under the pretense of legal mediation. Authorities seized multiple firearms and ammunition during a search of his home. An accomplice is also implicated in the case, and the officer has been referred to the prosecuting authorities.
A police officer who fraudulently took 162 days of sick leave over the past two years now faces disciplinary action and a separate criminal trial. Charged with bribery and deception, the officer was arrested after internal investigations revealed he had lied to medical inspectors and used sick leave to work at a Mykonos bar. His case underscores significant issues of misconduct and abuse within the police force.
A 53-year-old police officer in Greece arrested Friday by the force’s internal affairs division for…