The defendants’ testimony continues today, for the second day, in the case involving a large criminal ring with shell companies and “straw men,” which is alleged to have caused losses of more than 206 million euros to the state and social security funds.
During yesterday’s first day of testimony, seven of the 16 arrested defendants gave their statements.
A 34-year-old man, allegedly the owner of an accounting firm, was remanded in custody, while the remaining six were released on restrictive conditions.
Four business owners (from the restaurant and nightlife sectors) were additionally required to post cash bonds ranging from 5,000 to 20,000 euros.
The proceedings before the 3rd Special Investigating Judge of Thessaloniki regarding the arrested individuals will be completed tomorrow.
In total, the case file includes more than 1,200 individuals.
Source: APE-MPE