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How the criminal organization in Crete operated with OPEKEPE subsidies – The role of Chiletzakis, the “best man,” and the lawyer

What is revealed by the Hellenic Police (ELAS) case file about the actions of the “Crete mafia” that submitted false applications to OPEKEPE – Fictitious farmland, non-existent livestock and third-party bank accounts, with total illegal proceeds exceeding €1.7 million

The 15 from Crete before the European Public Prosecutor’s Office over OPEKEPE subsidies: They arrived under draconian security measures

The 15 were transported by bus escorted by a riot police van (MAT) – How the dismantled criminal organization operated

Illegal subsidies of about €1.7 million in OPEKEPE: The network, the roles of Hiletzakis and Lambrakis, and the “godparent connections”

Investigation into massive subsidies – Agricultural unionist and EAS director in key roles; Lambrakis, a best man to PASOK leader Androulakis, expelled again from PASOK after the revelations – 14 arrests

Inquiry into Crete arrests: Lazaridis says best man of Androulakis was arrested; Apostolaki states the leader is a New Democracy member

The members of the committee of inquiry proceeded to disclose the persons arrested in the context of the extensive investigation by the Greek FBI in Crete for illegal subsidies from OPEKEPE

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