Hundreds of possible money laundering cases probed
Tax authorities are targeting 776 individuals who appear to be involved in money-laundering cases.
In total, since the beginning of the year, the Anti-Money Laundering Authority, in collaboration with the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE), has opened 329 cases, and the review of their tax returns, deposits and assets both in Greece and abroad has already begun.
What is striking is that the number of cases opened so far is much higher than in previous years; in 2023 only 22 cases involving 259 people were identified.
According to AADE data, from January to July 2024, the Anti-Money Laundering Authority sent the tax authorities requests for information on 776 people.
Out of a total of 329 suspected money-laundering cases, taxes and fines amounting to 17.5 million euros were issued, of which €1.8 million has been collected so far.
