Illegal immigrants have been withdrawing their asylum applications to remain in Greece en masse, as megatv.com has reported. According to the news portal, large numbers of Pakistanis and Iraqis on the island of Chios have repealed their applications and are ready to be readmitted into Turkey according to the EU-Turkey readmission plan. Greek authorities believe this proves that the recent spike in asylum applications was a result of pressures exercised on the refugees and part of a coordinated plan. The procedures for the review of asylum applications are scheduled to commence next week. 20 EU asylum experts and 25 translators are will assist Greek authorities for a speedy and more effective examination of asylum applications. Meanwhile, Frontex, the European border control unit will readmit an estimated 200 more immigrants into Turkey on Friday, currently on the islands of Kos, Samos and Lesvos. .