Greek Tax Authority Investigates Public Servants for Money Laundering via Betting Companies

The Greek Authority for Combating Money Laundering is investigating over 200 public servants and ministry directors for allegedly laundering money through betting companies. According to the investigation, these employees gambled amounts up to €1 million.

The investigation revealed a scheme that used legitimate betting companies to launder illicit funds, exploiting a legal loophole. Players opened accounts with legal companies and used shops (kiosks, mini-markets, etc.) to deposit cash, which was then transferred to their bank accounts.

The Authority has informed the "Hellenic Gaming Commission" about this practice.

Former Deputy Prosecutor of the Supreme Court, Charalambos Vourliotis, has blocked the path of "laundering" the legalization of black money through betting companies.