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EPPO Indicts Four Greek MPs, Crete Gang Arrested

7/16/2026

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  • The European Public Prosecutor's Office indicted four sitting Greek parliamentarians for alleged farm-subsidy fraud.
  • Parliament lifted the immunity of 13 New Democracy lawmakers in April to allow the EPPO investigation.
  • The EPPO dismissed allegations against seven other deputies because it found insufficient evidence.
  • Greek police arrested 20 people on Crete after dismantling a gang that helped farmers submit false EU subsidy applications.