Samaras appeals to Supreme Court and million-euro lawsuits open new chapter in wiretapping scandal
Former Prime Minister Antonis Samaras appealed to the Supreme Court over surveillance of his phone, while victims of the wiretapping filed lawsuits seeking substantial compensation from the convicted individuals.
Samaras appeals to Supreme Court and million-euro lawsuits open new chapter in wiretapping scandal
Former Prime Minister Antonis Samaras appealed to the Supreme Court seeking an investigation into the surveillance of his telephone. This move comes to directly challenge the government's narrative, according to which the wiretapping scandal concerned exclusively the actions of four private individuals who have already been convicted at first instance.
In a statement, Mr Samaras argued that despite repeated attempts to address the government, he never received a response on the matter of his surveillance. "One realises there, once again, how much the government's narrative limps," he noted characteristically.
At the same time, victims of the illegal surveillance are turning to the courts against the convicted "private individuals" and their associates, filing compensation lawsuits amounting to millions of euros. These lawsuits, which are scheduled to be heard in April 2027, are not expected to be easily dismissed by the courts, given that there is already a conviction at first instance.
In the event that the victims succeed, the convicted individuals may face not only prison sentences but also confiscation of their personal and corporate assets, both in Greece and abroad.
The government maintains that there is no involvement of government officials in the case, citing the Zisi report, which concluded that the wiretapping was the act of private individuals. However, this report has been heavily contested, with allegations that it is flawed in many respects.
Source: In.gr