A 64-year-old tax official in Thessaloniki has been arrested for allegedly warning business owners in advance about upcoming tax inspections, authorities said on Monday.
An investigation was launched in 2024. It was triggered by a formal complaint.
A 76-year-old retired tax official was also arrested on suspicion of involvement in the scheme. The main suspect is employed at the city’s central tax office.
The case extends beyond the two arrests, with investigators examining the possible role of additional individuals, including other tax officers, accountants, and business owners.
According to the case file, most of the businesses under scrutiny operate in the food and hospitality sector.
Both suspects have appeared before a public prosecutor, who filed criminal charges and referred the case to an investigating magistrate. They have been granted time to prepare their testimony and remain in custody pending further proceedings.