European Prosecutor's Office raid in Trikala over OPEKEPE subsidies – three cases under investigation
A team from the European Prosecutor's Office conducted a surprise inspection of the Veterinary Service in Trikala, focusing on livestock capital subsidies linked to OPEKEPE.
Surprise inspection at Trikala Veterinary Service for community subsidies
A team from the European Prosecutor's Office descended without warning on the Veterinary Service in Trikala, seeking documents and files of beneficiaries related to agricultural and livestock support from OPEKEPE, as reported by To Vima. The operation was carried out under strict secrecy, causing alarm among local authorities.
Extended investigation into cattle subsidies
The inspectors remained at the service until late Thursday evening, collecting documents and information on the legality of the financial support. According to reports, the main subject of the investigation concerns subsidies related to livestock capital, specifically cattle. The case brings scrutiny of the management of community funds in the Thessaly region back into focus.
Deputy regional governor confirms three cases
The deputy regional governor of Trikala, Chrysa Dindi, confirmed the conduct of the inspection while speaking to local radio. Dindi clarified that within the framework of the investigation, a total of three different cases are being examined, each of which involves more than one person.
Time period: from 2019 to 2021
According to available information, the investigation by European authorities covers mainly the 2020–2021 period, whilst concurrently examining reports dating back to 2019. So far, no official findings have been released regarding the results, nor has it been clarified whether specific criminal liability has been established. The collection of evidence constitutes a stage of the preliminary investigation and does not prejudge either the existence of irregularities or the guilt of persons involved.
Source: To Vima