The two doctors who were arrested as part of the investigation into the death of Giorgos Mazonakis are expected to appear before the prosecutor today, Friday, September 11, as the evidence gathered by the Athens Security Police appears to raise serious questions both about what happened in the final hours before the singer collapsed and about the operation of the clinic in Kolonakiaki.

The individuals in question are Ilias Theodoropoulos and Ioanna Gaka, against whom charges have been filed for the offense of endangering life. Following their arrest, they are expected to be brought before the judicial authorities, at the courts of the former Evelpidon Academy, where the presiding prosecutor will review the preliminary investigation materials and decide on further criminal proceedings.

So far, witness statements, security camera footage, data from the blood-drawing machine, and the issue of the equipment’s licensing have taken on critical importance in the investigation, while the autopsy is expected to take place today in the presence of a technical consultant appointed by the family.

The “missing” three hours and the contradictions in the testimony

One of the key elements being examined by police concerns the time of Giorgos Mazonakis’s arrival at the clinic on Karneadou Street.

According to reports, the doctor stated in her testimony that the singer was late for his appointment and arrived around 4:30 p.m. However, security camera footage reportedly shows that he had been on the premises since around 1:30 p.m., that is, at least three hours earlier.

At the same time, the call to the National Ambulance Service (EKAV) had already been made shortly after 4:20 p.m., a fact that raises further questions about the sequence of events. ERT, citing the investigation’s findings, reports that the doctor mentioned an arrival time of 4:30 p.m., while surveillance footage places the singer in the clinic around 1:30 p.m.

Investigators are now attempting to reconstruct, minute by minute, the period from the singer’s arrival until his collapse and the call to the emergency medical service (EKAV).

The crucial question: Had the plasmapheresis procedure begun?

The second critical point of the investigation concerns whether or not the plasmapheresis procedure had begun when Giorgos Mazonakis suffered cardiac arrest.

According to the doctor’s alleged testimony, the treatment had not yet begun, and the singer collapsed while the intravenous catheters were being inserted. Specifically, she reportedly stated that his blood pressure dropped sharply while she was attempting to insert the second IV catheter into his left arm.

However, statements from EKAB paramedics reportedly indicate that, when they arrived at the clinic, the hemodialysis machine was already in operation. She herself, according to other information from her testimony, had stated that she had only inserted the “butterfly” needle into the singer.

At the same time, an examination of the machine’s technical data revealed that the last time it was turned on, it remained active for approximately 45 minutes. A further, more specialized examination is expected in order to precisely determine the time and conditions of its operation.

This information is considered particularly important, as police are investigating exactly which medical procedure was being performed, how far it had progressed, who was present at the scene, and what actions were taken before and after the singer collapsed.

The bandage on his head and the report of a fall down the stairs

Another detail has come under scrutiny by the authorities. Giorgos Mazonakis reportedly had a bandage on his head while he was in the infirmary.

According to statements made by the doctor and a staff member, he reportedly explained to them: “I felt dizzy and fell down the stairs as I was leaving the house.”

This incident is part of the evidence being examined, though it has not yet been clarified whether or to what extent it is connected to what followed.

Two plasma-removal machines at the clinic—What the ISA found

The clinic’s operating procedures have also taken on particular significance.

During the on-site inspection conducted by police officers and a team from the Athens Medical Association (ISA), two plasma collection machines were found, for which—according to the evidence available so far—no relevant permit appears to exist.

In fact, during inspections conducted by the AMA in 2024 and 2025, these specific devices did not appear among the facility’s registered equipment.

The ISA has clarified that the facility in question held a license as a pathology clinic and that the installation and use of such equipment is not permitted in a clinic of this type.

In its announcement, it points out that “plasma extraction is not permitted in these facilities,” as it is a complex medical procedure that must be performed when there is a clear medical indication, by appropriately trained personnel, and in facilities capable of handling potential complications.

What the specialist hematologist testified

As part of the preliminary investigation, police officers also consulted a specialist hematologist from a public hospital in order to gain a clear understanding of the plasmapheresis procedure, the conditions under which it is performed, and the potential risks and complications.

Police officers also visited the Hematology Clinic at “Evangelismos” Hospital, where, according to reports, they were informed that this medical procedure is performed for specific conditions, requires certified equipment, two intravenous catheters, and specialized, certified staff.

The testimony of the specialist hematologist was added to the case file to be evaluated along with the rest of the evidence.

New evidence from a previous investigation into anabolic steroids

Another piece of evidence has been added to the case file being examined by the authorities, which pertains to a previous investigation into the illegal distribution of anabolic steroids.

According to reports, during a search of a pharmacy that allegedly served as a site for the manufacture and distribution of anabolic substances, authorities had discovered prescriptions in the name of Ioanna Gaka, the wife of Ilias Theodoropoulos.

This finding is being re-examined in light of recent developments and has been included among the evidence currently under review.

So far, however, no evidence has emerged linking the earlier anabolic steroid case to the death of Giorgos Mazonakis, a fact that makes it clear these are two separate investigations and that any connection remains under investigation.

The Kolonaki Clinic Turned Upside Down

The arrest of the two doctors followed a lengthy search of the clinic at 11 Karneadou Street in Kolonaki, where police had been stationed since early Thursday morning.

At 9:00 a.m., a committee from the Athens Medical Association (ISA) arrived to conduct an on-site inspection of the premises and equipment, while at approximately 10:30 a.m., a special task force from the Hellenic Police (EL.AS.) arrived, along with an official from the Criminal Investigation Division.

In the presence of a prosecutor, Security Division police officers, and specialized personnel, the two doctors were asked to point out all areas of the clinic.

The authorities collected a large volume of documents and digital evidence, including computers, hard drives, and other electronic storage devices, as well as files and medical preparations found on the premises.

Shortly before 4:00 p.m., the police officers left, carrying folders and bags containing materials, some of which were labeled “evidence.” The findings were transferred to the relevant Hellenic Police departments and laboratories for further examination.

Particular emphasis is being placed on the examination of digital evidence to determine, among other things, whether there was any attempt to delete or destroy evidence following the singer’s death.

Search Also Conducted at the Doctors’ Home in Psychiko

After the search of the clinic was completed, the investigation was extended to the residence of the two doctors in Psychiko.

Shortly before 6:00 p.m., Greek Police officers arrived there. The search inside the home lasted about ten minutes, and immediately afterward, the officers left with the couple, who were taken to the Athens Security Sub-Directorate in Kypseli.

There, the two doctors were asked to provide supplementary statements in light of the new findings. The responsible prosecutor was then notified, and the couple was subsequently arrested.

The family has announced it will appear in court to support the charges

The family of Giorgos Mazonakis has already taken legal action, stating that they will appear in support of the charges against the two doctors and against anyone else found responsible, should such liability be established.

The singer’s longtime attorney, who now represents the family, Charalambos Lykoudis, has emphasized that the goal is to fully clarify the circumstances of the death, without prejudging liability.

In this context, he has announced that a series of procedural measures will be requested, including the lifting of telephone privacy, in order to investigate all aspects of the case.

The family has also requested the appointment of a technical advisor to be present during the autopsy.

The autopsy is scheduled for today

Critical answers are also expected from the autopsy, which was originally scheduled for Thursday but was rescheduled for today, Friday, September 11, so that the family’s technical advisor could be present.

The procedure is expected to be conducted by medical examiners from the Athens Medical Examiner’s Office, with the family representative present.

The medical examiner’s report is considered crucial for the continuation of the investigation, as no final conclusion regarding the exact cause of death had been included in the case file until the arrest of the two doctors.

The focus is now on the chronological sequence of events, whether and at what stage the plasmapheresis had begun, the conditions under which the procedure was performed, the legality of the equipment, and, most importantly, whether a causal link can be established between the preceding medical procedures and the death of Giorgos Mazonakis.

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