A large-scale police operation is underway in Greece to dismantle a criminal network accused of defrauding citizens by posing as employees of the Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (HEDNO), accountants, or other public officials. The group’s illicit gains are estimated at over €7.6 million, according to police sources.
So far, 30 individuals have been arrested, while authorities continue to search for additional members believed to be involved in the sophisticated fraud and theft scheme, which spanned Attica, Corinthia, and even Greek prisons.
Over 1,000 Cases of Fraud and Theft
The group allegedly contacted unsuspecting victims—many of them elderly—claiming to represent the electricity company or state services. Using various pretexts, they convinced people to hand over money or valuable possessions.
Authorities have linked the gang to more than 1,000 documented cases of deception and theft, suggesting a well-structured and organized operation that had been active for a considerable period.
Operation Reaches Inside Prisons
Investigators revealed that some members continued directing the operation from behind bars, issuing instructions from their prison cells. Police raids are currently underway in Korydallos Prison, where officers are searching inmate cells for evidence connected to the ring’s ongoing activities.
The Hellenic Police (EL.AS.) are now analyzing the group’s structure, financial flows, and internal hierarchy to trace the movement of the stolen funds and identify potential collaborators. Officials said more arrests are expected as the investigation expands.
