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How the arson and extortion ring operated in Messinia: They set fire to the fields of farmers who didn’t pay them; what the authorities are investigating

The three suspects—a 52-year-old village head, his 44-year-old brother, and a 66-year-old five-year service firefighter—were responsible for distributing irrigation water in the area and are accused of demanding money from farmers in exchange for access to water. Authorities are investigating their possible involvement in seven fires

Profile of the “businessman” arrested with weapons in Paleo Faliro: A criminal past of extortion, tax evasion, and robbery

In 1997 his first meeting with the authorities, in September 2024 the last one

Corruption, extortion and black money at the Mavromati Customs – Almost half a million euros in profits for the ring

The 13 arrested are accused of bribery, extortion, participation in a criminal organization and breach of duty

Leader of ‘Loukoumades Mafia’ in Halkidiki sentenced to 16 years in prison

The court found him guilty of aggravated extortion, conspiracy and a number of misdemeanours, without mitigating circumstances

Handcuffs to members of a racket that blackmailed business owners in Central Athens by selling “protection”

They would walk into bars and cafés, leave a note for the owners, and set the "rates" over the phone – How they were arrested

Assault on 47-Year-Old Victim, Criminal Actions by ETAD Employees, and Phantom Events Valued at 400,000 Euros

Two employees of the Public Property Management Company (ETAD) and a man already imprisoned are alleged to be part of a criminal group involved in the attack

Blackmailers: 43-Year-Old Nancy Gives Statement of Defense, Revealed as Leader

The remaining five leading members of the extortion circle are also brought before the investigator -The defendants are facing seven felonies and two misdemeanors

Extortion Ring: 12 Arrested Including Health Inspectors – PASOK and Ministry of Culture -Updates

Immediate Suspensions and System Overhauls Initiated by Nikos Hardalias

Exposing Extortion: Revealing a €16,000 Scam Involving Municipal Employees – Unveiling Conversations

Extortionists Demand High Sums, Business Owners Voice Discontent

Municipality of Athens: the modus operandi of the gang of municipal employees – The extortions, the fees, and the suspicious persons

Dismantled Criminal Ring: Roles, Operations, and Protection in the Capital - 14 Arrests Made in Collaboration with Private Entities

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