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Three Former Greek Government Officials Get 25 to Life for Money Laundering

On Monday, the Greek court found guilty of bribery three formerly prestigious government officials. The corrupt activity the officials participated in included breach of faith (betrayal of confidence or trust) and money laundering that took place while the officials were in positions...

Jailed Military Procurement Official Blackmailed

Former Greek secretary general for military procurement Yiannis Sbokos is being blackmailed by a fellow convict, revealed a Greek police case file. Sbokos has been in prison for the last two years, since his conviction for money laundering. According to the...

Former Greek Minister Participated in Criminal Organization

The largest criminal organization that has ever acted in Greece was dismantled by Greek police officers with the assistance of the Anti-Terrorist Unit. Greek authorities assembled a large file against the criminal organization which contains a total of 37 extortioners...

Sbokos the Target of Another Blast This Morning

A blast shook up the northern Attica suburb of Nea Erythrea at 3:50 this morning. This was the second time that an explosive device was placed at the building that houses the restaurant and home of the sister of former...

German Firm Paid Greek Defense Bribes

The representative of a German company doing defense contract deals with Greece has reportedly admitted that the company paid bribes to officials - some of whom are now being probed - but dismissed it, saying it took place "many...