The 45-year-old driver responsible for the fatal crash in Chania, which claimed the life of 22-year-old Panagiotis, was transferred to Korydallos Prison after being found seven times over the legal alcohol limit and under the influence of antipsychotic drugs. Following the incident, three police officers were suspended, and the entire Chania Police Directorate was dismissed.
Tag: Police misconduct
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has ordered the disbandment of the Chania Police Directorate following a tragic traffic accident on Souda Avenue that killed 22-year-old Panagiotis. The young man died when his car collided with a drunk driver, whose vehicle was not properly controlled by police officers at the scene. Amidst growing criticism, police officials are under investigation for potential negligence, while the director of Chania will be replaced by an officer from Athens.
A Christmas celebration in Halandri Square turned tense when a plainclothes police officer allegedly verbally assaulted citizens, physically attacked a volunteer dressed as Santa Claus, and made Nazi salutes. Mayor Simos Roussos denounced the incident, citing the officer’s dangerous behavior and the subsequent public outcry. Political groups, including the New Left, have demanded an investigation and the officer’s suspension, as the community seeks accountability for the shocking event.
A police station commander in Thessaloniki has been suspended after being arrested on sexual harassment allegations made by a female civilian employee. The complaint, filed by the woman's husband, accuses the officer of showing inappropriate items, including a sexual aid and a butterfly knife. The commander is set to face trial at the Thessaloniki Single Plenary Court.
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.
3 years suspended sentence for police officer involved in the death of young motorcyclist outside the Parliament