Court Hearings Begin for Kambouris Couple and Ten Others Accused of EFKA Fraud
Eleven defendants, including party leader Filippos Kambouris and his wife, appeared before a judge to answer charges of orchestrating a fraud scheme against EFKA and the state.
A courtroom session opened today for the primary interrogation of eleven individuals charged with operating a criminal organization that allegedly siphoned money from EFKA and the public sector through a chain of virtual companies. Among the accused are Filippos Kambouris, leader of the LAOS party, and his wife, who prosecutors say held leadership roles in the scheme. Four accountants and two restaurateurs are also required to explain their involvement, as are the persons presented as directors of the companies that were repeatedly re-registered to avoid debts.
The investigation continues with a detailed audit of the financial records, and the judge has ordered a separate inquiry into possible tax-avoidance violations. The hearing is expected to last several hours.
Why it matters
The case highlights potential large-scale abuse of public funds and raises concerns about organized fraud within Greece's social security system.
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