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Chrysochoidis: Suspects behind University of Athens violence to be arrested soon, Police also investigating other NGOs
Citizen Protection Minister discusses clashes at the University of Athens and campus security, as investigations into other organisations get under way following the ‘Paidiki Chara’ case
Children’s charity founder remanded in custody over €2.9m embezzlement allegations
The founder of Greek children's charity Chidren's Playground has been remanded in custody over alleged donation fraud, admitting a gambling addiction and apologising to families while disputing the €2.9 million embezzlement figure
‘Children’s Playground’ NGO: How parents of sick children were targeted to solicit donations – ‘Just transfer the money and let’s get this over with,’ Firinidis told donor
‘We’ll organise the fundraiser just in case,’ the 35-year-old told the parents of a four-year-old, while Konstantinos Firinidis told a donor that a thousand euros would not save them
How two emails uncovered alleged €3.5m fraud involving Greek children’s charity
Two nearly identical complaints, submitted in 2024 and 2025, prompted an investigation by Greece's organised crime unit. Of the €4.53m raised to help seriously ill children, more than €3.5m was allegedly withdrawn by Konstantinos Finiridis and his partner
Greek charity fraud: The alleged heavy involvement of Konstantinos Firinidis’s partner, Vasiliki Manisioti
Vasiliki Manisioti, 35, allegedly helped promote fundraising campaigns and held a 99% stake in two companies. Investigators are examining a suspected sham divorce and transfers of charitable donations into personal bank accounts
How a Greek child charity allegedly defrauded donors for 8 years: Prepaid cards, photographs and football betting
The alleged fraud involving the charity Child's Happiness saw more than €3.2 million diverted from donations intended for sick children. Investigators uncovered suspicious financial transactions, a divorce followed by the creation of two companies, €2.6 million in betting deposits and links to suspected football match-fixing
Donations for sick children and a life of luxury: Inside Greece’s multimillion-euro charity fraud investigation
Court documents reveal lavish hotel stays, expensive nightclub outings and football betting discussions involving a man accused of exploiting donations intended for seriously ill children
Charity fraud: NGO accused of keeping 88.6% of donations for sick children
Organisation raised €550,000 but gave families just €62,800 – Luxury holidays, designer shopping and suspected football betting
NGOs removed from migrant legal guidance as lawyers to receive €250 bonus for each applicant who chooses to leave Greece
What changes under a Joint Ministerial Decision signed by Papathanasis, Floridis and Plevris – Migrants will be informed of their options through group sessions with lawyers – Lawyers to receive €160 per session – How they qualify for the bonus
