Shock and reflection is caused by the revelation assumption blackmail by a journalist by a journalist in Volos, which ended up in ELAS business and conception with attached banknotes.
New Democracy MP Zeta Makri denounced attempted blackmail from Owner of informative website and radio stationwho – according to what she described herself – was asking her money in order to stop publishing negative publications for her.
“He didn’t say he would write positively. Did it to avoid the negatives“Ms Makri said characteristically, speaking to Mega.
From 15,000 to 5,000 euros – the raised trap
The blackmail, which had begun a few months agoallegedly included Initial requirement of 15,000 euros. The amount, after negotiations, “Fell” at 10,000 and finally closed at 5,000 euroswhich the Member handed over In a list of banknotesafter consulting with the police.
The meeting was made At 11:00 am Friday morningin a cafe in the port of Volos, where the business was set up. The journalist was arrested on the spothaving the money in possession.
“It hurt me – I had no other room”
Zeta Makri described the emotional and human dimension of the case:
“I knew him, we had social relationships … He’s three years older than my big son. I had a hard time believing where he was going. It hurt me. But his behavior did not leave me room. “
Revealed that unique man with whom he talked was her son, before she ended up in Decision to work with Volos Security.
The process and what follows
The detainee is held in the Volos Security and is expected to pass the process of self -esteem. At the same time, Zeta Makri has called for supplementary depositto clarify all the details and details that led to the complaint.
The case has already caused earthquake in the journalistic and political microcosm of Volosas The journalist was known in the local community and kept social proximity to political persons.