The developments in the case of illegal subsidies of OKAY. Today they were brought before the investigator another 12 out of a total of 37 defendantswho denied the accusations, feigning ignorance of the collusions. At the same time, finds of great value at his house 54-year-old accountant —luxury watches, designer handbags and expensive travel essentials— upgrade to a felony the charges against him for criminal organization and money laundering. The accused is expected to apologize to Monday before him Special Investigator.
Shocking testimony at the same time victim from her village Pellawhich complains that while possessing 10–20 acreswere displayed in the system thousands. According to what he described, accountant allegedly handled VAT number and declared lands both for himself and for family members of, without any consent. The claim that, in front of a judicial official, the accountant also makes an impression he admitted that he did not even know the person he had “served”.
The so-called is also at the center “brain” from Giannitsa38, who allegedly coordinated the ring. His action – as residents say – was a “common secret”, while they are also mentioned past due dates from his previous professional position. Next to him, 54 year old accountantappears as direct accomplice: a number of people involved had declared to A.A.D.E. as a residential or business address address of the accounting officeas well as his own phone as a communication element. At the same time, the almost zero balance on his account, despite the professional activity, is interpreted by the authorities as an indication outside banking money circulation.
The case file reflects practices that “they are resurrected» even dead to inflate declared lands and aids. Cases are indicative leases of deceased —one 60 years old from Pella he appeared to be renting fields from a man who died the 2021taking it 2024 subsidy approx 400,000 euros. Another case 45 years old originating from Rethymnon they allegedly lease plots of land and pasture of Holy Monastery in Arcadiawhile living and working in Kalambakacontinuing the statements even after the death of the owner. Cases are also recorded leases with elderly or deceased as “lessors”, and aids tens to hundreds of thousands of euros.
On the apology front, was remanded in custody already a defendant from the second groupwho allegedly had extensive transactions with his accounts alleged leaderwith which he connects him and family relationship. The rest eight who were excused were left paroledwhile the apologies remain three others. The procedures are completed on Mondaywith the leading members to pass the investigator’s door.
The footprint of the organization seems to transcends borders: involved are located in Romania, Germany, United Kingdom and USAwith some displaying professional qualities that they are not connected with agricultural production. Her research European Public Prosecutor’s Office and of Greek authoritiesis in full swing, with the digital tracesthe bank transactions and them IASC statements to compose a scene widespread fraud at the expense of public money and the real producers.