Philippos Kampouris: fainting in GADA detention following arrest for 5.35 million euro fraud
The television presenter and leader of LAOS collapsed in GADA detention saying "I'm having a stroke" and was transferred to Gennimatas Hospital.
Kampouris fainting at GADA – "I'm having a stroke"
Philippos Kampouris, a television presenter and leader of LAOS, suffered a fainting episode inside the detention facilities of the General Police Directorate of Attica (GADA) on Thursday 8 October 2026, according to Newsit.gr.
At midday that day, whilst experiencing dizziness, he told police officers: "I'm having a stroke". He also claimed that his hands, feet and head had gone numb. The emergency medical service was immediately called and Kampouris was transferred to Gennimatas Hospital, where he underwent the necessary examinations. According to reports, his health condition is good.
The presenter has been in custody since Wednesday 8 October, following his arrest along with his wife as alleged leaders of a criminal organisation. The network, according to evidence in the case file, defrauded the Greek state and caused damage to EFKA amounting to more than 5.35 million euros. The couple is expected to be brought before the investigating magistrate on Sunday 11 October to give their statement.
According to the findings of the investigation, Kampouris and his wife had a central role in a network that operated through the establishment and management of fictitious and real companies. Of the 29 companies allegedly established, 22 show debts of 5,352,556 euros to insurance funds and the tax administration. The activity being investigated by the prosecuting authorities dates back to 2013.
A total of 11 people were arrested, including businesspeople, accountants and individuals alleged to have been used as fictitious company managers.
The couple faces five felonies and one misdemeanour: directing a criminal organisation, membership and formation of a criminal organisation, fraud against a legal entity exceeding 120,000 euros with continuation and by complicity, aiding and abetting fraud against a legal entity, money laundering from criminal activity, and failure to timely pay employer and employee contributions.
Source: Newsit.gr