Greece has brought criminal charges against two former protected witnesses in the Novartis bribery case for alleged perjury. The witnesses, once shielded by the government, are set to stand trial in March 2025. Their testimonies implicated senior politicians, doctors, and civil servants in a major corruption scandal that has rocked Greece.
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The Financial Prosecutor’s Office has revoked the protection of two key witnesses in the Novartis bribery case, allowing politicians previously implicated by their testimonies, including former Prime Minister Antonis Samaras and other prominent figures, to pursue legal action. The witnesses' statements, which alleged political involvement in Novartis' illegal activities, have not been substantiated by further evidence, marking a significant shift in the long-standing investigation.