Fuel and drink adulteration ring / “Pater” and three other defendants in prison

Four people were remanded in custody after their confession to the investigator, facing serious charges as members of a criminal organization active in the counterfeiting of fuel and beverages.

Among those who were deemed temporary prisoners are a 62-year-old, who is attributed the role of leader of the criminal organization, who allegedly denied in his statement to the competent investigator, what is attributed to him.

Eight defendants, including a woman working at a gas station, known for her participation in a television game, they were released without conditions.

To the judicial officer 12 defendants out of the 20 arrested as members of the organization were acquitted today, while tomorrow the remaining eight defendants will be brought to court to plead guilty.

According to the evidence of the case, the members of the organization were active in the systematic import from Bulgaria, chemical products for the purpose of fuel and ethyl alcohol adulteration, without paying taxes and duties.

At the same time, as stated in the case file, taking advantage of the legal operation of a disinfectant company, they also operated illegal chemical solvent manufacturing plant suitable for fuel adulteration.

The investigation revealed that the circuit has been active since at least December 2023. During this time it is estimated that its members imported from Bulgaria to Greece more than 100 tons of soluble chemicalsn, while still 150 tons were traded from the factory in Tanagra.

According to prosecutors, the damage from the action of the organization exceeds 1 million euros, from evading taxes and duties.