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Six Arrested in Attica Urban Planning Corruption Ring
Politicsiefimeridanaftemporikinewsbeast+1protothema-en2d ago4 sources

Six Arrested in Attica Urban Planning Corruption Ring

Greek police raided urban planning offices in Attica, arresting six individuals suspected of operating a corruption ring that demanded up to 30,000 euros for illegal arrangements. Over 330,000 euros were seized during the operation, and the suspects face criminal charges.

Greek Police Arrest 13 in Operation Against Illegal Subsidies
Politicsiefimeridanaftemporiki7d ago2 sources

Greek Police Arrest 13 in Operation Against Illegal Subsidies

Greek police have arrested 13 individuals in Kozani and Agrinio as part of a major operation targeting illegal subsidies from OPEKEPE, the agricultural payments organization. The fraudulent activities resulted in damages exceeding 2.5 million euros.

Greek Police Arrest Dozens in EU Farm Subsidy Fraud Probe
Worldlsm-lvaktuality-skiefimerida+4naftemporikinewsbeastekathimerinibalkan-insight14d ago7 sources

Greek Police Arrest Dozens in EU Farm Subsidy Fraud Probe

Greek police have arrested dozens of individuals, including a deputy mayor, in connection with a large-scale fraud scheme involving EU agricultural subsidies. The criminal organization is accused of illegally obtaining millions of euros in farm aid.

Thessaloniki Police Uncover Major Fraud Ring
Worldnaftemporiki26d ago

Thessaloniki Police Uncover Major Fraud Ring

Greek police have exposed a fraud ring operating in eastern Thessaloniki, which defrauded citizens by impersonating accountants, insurers, and utility employees, with their illicit gains exceeding 150,000 euros.

Greek Police Dismantle €600,000 Phone Scam Targeting the Elderly
Worldiefimerida2mo ago

Greek Police Dismantle €600,000 Phone Scam Targeting the Elderly

Greek authorities have busted a Bulgaria-based criminal syndicate that extorted over €600,000 from elderly residents across northern Greece. The scammers used a 'fake tears, real theft' tactic, fabricating horrific family emergencies to defraud their victims.

Greek Police Spokesperson Sues Troll "Pen Dalaoura"
Worldiefimerida1d ago

Greek Police Spokesperson Sues Troll "Pen Dalaoura"

Theoni Koufonikolakou, spokesperson for the Hellenic Police (ELAS), announced her decision to take legal action against a troll operating under the pseudonym "Pen Dalaoura" following an online attack against her.

Greek Police Arrest Palestinian Man Suspected of Hamas Membership on Crete
Worldnosberlingskela-repubblica+13orfdie-pressen1-serbiadanasDawniefimeridajerusalem-postklix-ba+5 more2d ago16 sources

Greek Police Arrest Palestinian Man Suspected of Hamas Membership on Crete

Greek authorities have arrested a 37-year-old Palestinian man on the island of Crete, suspected of being a member of Hamas and planning a terrorist attack. Police are investigating his alleged training in Malaysia for explosives and his connections to the organization.

New Phishing Scam Uses Greek Police Chief's Name
Politicsnewsbeast10d ago

New Phishing Scam Uses Greek Police Chief's Name

The Hellenic Police are warning citizens about a new phishing email scam circulating, which illegally uses the names of the Hellenic Police and the National Cyber Security Authority. The scam threatens immediate arrest if recipients do not respond.

Greek Police Bust Counterfeit Luxury Goods Ring in Mykonos
Worldiefimeridanewsbeast12d ago2 sources

Greek Police Bust Counterfeit Luxury Goods Ring in Mykonos

Greek police have dismantled a criminal network involved in distributing counterfeit luxury goods, including items from Prada, Gucci, and Louis Vuitton, in tourist areas of Mykonos. The operation led to arrests and the seizure of numerous fake products.

Police Arrest 16 in Thessaloniki Over Illegal Agricultural Subsidies
Politicsiefimeridanewsbeast15d ago2 sources

Police Arrest 16 in Thessaloniki Over Illegal Agricultural Subsidies

Greek police conducted a new operation in Thessaloniki, leading to 16 arrests in connection with illegal agricultural subsidies distributed through the Hellenic Agricultural Payments Organization (OPEKEPE). The investigation focuses on fraudulent claims for agricultural aid.

Greek Police Launch New Operation in Crete Over OPEKEPE Scandal
Politicsiefimeridanewsbeast16d ago2 sources

Greek Police Launch New Operation in Crete Over OPEKEPE Scandal

Greek police have initiated a major new operation in Crete concerning the OPEKEPE scandal, which involves an alleged illegal profit of 3,000,000 euros. The operation has led to 20 arrests as authorities continue their investigation into the fraud.

Shootings in Mikrolimano After Police Stop Suspect
Worldnewsbeast18d ago

Shootings in Mikrolimano After Police Stop Suspect

An alarm was raised early Saturday morning in Mikrolimano when a Greek Police operation outside a local store resulted in shootings and the injury of a man, who was found to possess two firearms and six hand grenades.

Greek Police Dismantle €1.6M Telephone Scam Ring
Cultureiefimeridanaftemporikinewsbeast27d ago3 sources

Greek Police Dismantle €1.6M Telephone Scam Ring

Police in Thesprotia, Greece, have dismantled a sophisticated telephone scam ring that operated a 'call center' and used 'collectors' to defraud victims. The gang's total illicit gains are estimated to exceed 1.6 million euros.

89-Year-Old Arrested After Athens Social Security and Courthouse Shootings
WorldAPBBCThe Guardian+49CNNdr-dknrkyle-uutisethelsingin-sanomatnosaftonbladetberlingske+41 more1mo ago52 sources

89-Year-Old Arrested After Athens Social Security and Courthouse Shootings

An 89-year-old man was arrested in Patras after opening fire at a social security office and a courthouse in Athens, injuring four to five people. The motive is believed to be related to a denied pension request.

Greek Police Officer Discovers Son Is Victim at Murder Scene
Politicsnaftemporikinewsbeastprotothema-en1mo ago3 sources

Greek Police Officer Discovers Son Is Victim at Murder Scene

A senior police officer in Agios Dimitrios, Greece, tragically arrived at a murder scene only to discover that the victim of the stabbing was his own 27-year-old son. Investigations into the incident are currently underway.

Greek Police Deny Reports of Communication Issues and Coordination Problems
Politicsnewsbeast1mo ago

Greek Police Deny Reports of Communication Issues and Coordination Problems

The Hellenic Police (EL.AS.) has responded to a newspaper report titled "Communication with 'interruptions'," which claimed there were coordination problems among police forces in Attica due to issues with the encrypted communication system. EL.AS. stated that operational functions and coordination are proceeding normally.

Greece Denies BBC Report on Masked Mercenaries in Migrant Pushbacks
WorldBBCyle-uutisethelsingin-sanomat+14nostelextvn24index-hrobservadoriefimeridanaftemporikibalkan-web+6 more1mo ago17 sources

Greece Denies BBC Report on Masked Mercenaries in Migrant Pushbacks

The BBC reported that Greek police used masked mercenaries for migrant pushbacks to Türkiye, an allegation the Greek Ministry of Migration and Asylum has strongly rejected. This incident has drawn international attention to border control practices.

Drug and Weapons Ring Dismantled in Lamia, Greece
Worldiefimerida2mo ago

Drug and Weapons Ring Dismantled in Lamia, Greece

Greek police delivered a significant blow to organized crime in Lamia, arresting four members of a criminal organization involved in drug trafficking and illegal arms possession following a major operation.

Human Trafficking Ring Busted in Crete, 21 Arrested
Worldiefimerida2mo ago

Human Trafficking Ring Busted in Crete, 21 Arrested

Police on the Greek island of Crete dismantled a major international criminal network suspected of smuggling hundreds of Pakistani nationals into Greece using a sophisticated work-visa fraud scheme, leading to the arrest of 21 individuals.

Macedonian Citizen Arrested in Greece for Driving 220 km/h
Worldmkd-mk2mo ago

Macedonian Citizen Arrested in Greece for Driving 220 km/h

A 49-year-old Macedonian citizen was arrested by Greek police for driving at 220 km/h on the Thessaloniki-Evzoni highway, double the legal speed limit. The individual was stopped on the road leading to the border crossing with North Macedonia.

International Car Theft Ring Busted in Greece
Worldiefimeridanewsbeastekathimerini11d ago3 sources

International Car Theft Ring Busted in Greece

An international criminal group involved in selling stolen luxury cars from Greece and Italy has been dismantled by Greek police in Katerini. The gang was trafficking vehicles that were either stolen or embezzled.

Twenty Arrested in Crete for EU Farm Subsidies Fraud
Politicsdigi24straits-timescyprus-mail+4iefimeridanaftemporikinewsbeastavgi15d ago7 sources

Twenty Arrested in Crete for EU Farm Subsidies Fraud

Twenty individuals, including a deputy mayor, have been arrested in Crete for their involvement in a scheme to defraud the EU of over 3 million euros in agricultural subsidies. The suspects have been handed over to the European Public Prosecutor's Office.

Greece Approaches Deadline for New ID Card Replacement
Politicsiefimerida22d ago

Greece Approaches Deadline for New ID Card Replacement

The replacement of old Greek police ID cards with new ones is progressing, as the deadline approaches for when the 'blue' cards will no longer be valid as travel documents within the EU, in accordance with EU Regulation 2019/1157.

Greek Police Block Farmers Protesting at Border
Politicsdnevnik-bgavgi25d ago2 sources

Greek Police Block Farmers Protesting at Border

Greek police used chemical agents to prevent protesting farmers from blocking the Kulata-Promachonas border crossing. The farmers are demonstrating against the perceived collapse of the primary agricultural sector.

Greek Police Deploy 'Smart' Patrol Car with Drone Integration
Technologyiefimerida1mo ago

Greek Police Deploy 'Smart' Patrol Car with Drone Integration

The Hellenic Police has introduced a new "smart" patrol car, specially equipped to collaborate with drones and scan hundreds of license plates. This advanced vehicle is conducting extensive overnight checks, demonstrating the police's commitment to citizen safety around the clock.

Man who shot in Athens arrested
World1mo ago

Man who shot in Athens arrested

Greek police have arrested an 89-year-old man who fell into the hands of law enforcement after four people were injured in two shooting incidents in Athens.

Greek Police Dismantle Transformer Theft Ring
Businessnaftemporiki1mo ago

Greek Police Dismantle Transformer Theft Ring

Greek police successfully dismantled a criminal organization responsible for stealing transformers from the Public Power Corporation (DEDDIE), arresting two members aged 40 and 30 in the act.

Police Investigate Hooliganism as Motive in Thessaloniki Murder
Worldiefimerida2mo ago

Police Investigate Hooliganism as Motive in Thessaloniki Murder

New information has emerged regarding the fatal attack on a 20-year-old in Kalamaria, Thessaloniki, with one of the scenarios being investigated by ELAS (Greek Police) pointing to motives related to football hooliganism, as the victim was a fan of a major team.