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Greek Police Detain 20 in €3 Million Farm Subsidy Scam

5/25/2026

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Greek police detained 20 suspects on Crete in a €3 million EU farm-subsidy fraud network.
The scheme since 2019 used two accountants and state employees to help farmers file false land declarations.
Police said the operation generated more than €3 million in illegal revenue.
Parliament lifted immunity for 13 New Democracy lawmakers after the EU prosecutor’s request.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis urged EU prosecutors to issue indictments quickly before the 2027 election.

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Greek police detained 20 suspects on Crete in a €3 million EU farm-subsidy fraud network.
The scheme since 2019 used two accountants and state employees to help farmers file false land declarations.
Police said the operation generated more than €3 million in illegal revenue.
Parliament lifted immunity for 13 New Democracy lawmakers after the EU prosecutor’s request.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis urged EU prosecutors to issue indictments quickly before the 2027 election.