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Former Greek Ministry Defense Officials Charged with Breach of Faith

A Greek prosecutor has charged eight Greek Ministry of Defense officials for breach of faith committed in 2003. The charges concern a contract to install upgrades in Greek Navy "S" class frigates, which prosecutors found was worth less than it should...

Ex-Minister Papantoniou and Wife Released on Bail

Former Greek Defense Minister Yannos Papantoniou, accused of falsely declaring his wealth – a first-degree felony – was released on 100,000 euros bail. His wife Stavroula Kourakou, also accused of tax evasion, was released on 50,000 euros bail. Papantoniou appeared...

Greek Former Deputy Manager of Armament Arrested

Antonis Kantas, former deputy general manager of armament, during 1996-2002 (with Minister of Defense Akis Tsochatzopoulos and then Yannos Papantoniou), was arrested for the second time. He is now accused of money laundering. Kantas will submit his defense Tuesday. Kantas...

Tax Evasion Charges for Former Greek Minister and his Wife

Yannos Papantoniou, the former Minister of Finances and National Defence and his wife Stavroula Kourakou, are accused of tax evasion. They will face charges for allegedly evading 3 million Euros in taxes between 2000 and 2010. According to the Lagarde...

Greece Charges 3 Ex-Ministers For Hiding Wealth

Greece's intensified crackdown on corruption, which has already led to  life sentence for a former mayor and eight years in jail for a former intensified has now reached three more ministers who have been charged with failing to report...