Greek authorities say a 27-year-old suspect used fake job ads and fraudulent Airbnb-style rentals to scam dozens of victims, with at least 94 cases already identified.

A teachers’ federation has filed a criminal complaint alleging widespread use of fraudulent degrees and certifications in public sector recruitment and career advancement, raising concerns over oversight and accountability

Police recovered more than €37,000 in cash and jewelry after tracking down suspects within hours of a fraud case in central Greece, where a woman was tricked into handing over valuables by a caller posing as a tax official

The 68-year-old had been sentenced to 11 years in prison after authorities said she and her accomplices deceived a buyer by falsely claiming ownership of municipal land

Authorities uncovered an alleged fraud network accused of using fictitious physiotherapy treatments to defraud Greece’s public health insurer, after suspicious patterns were detected through a digital verification system

A 38-year-old Greek national was arrested in Thessaloniki under a European Arrest Warrant issued by Germany over multiple financial crimes

New central bank data shows a decline in payment card fraud, driven by stronger prevention measures, though online transactions—especially with foreign merchants—continue to pose challenges

A foreign national wanted internationally was detained in Athens after allegedly deceiving victims with fake business deals and promises of high returns

Greek police dismantled a gang of fake accountants that was defrauding unsuspecting citizens. After a coordinated large-scale operation spanning across multiple regions in Greece, police arrested seven members of the criminal group. Police opened a case file against the suspects, which included fraud, joint and recurrent aggravated theft, illegal possession of arms, and laundering proceeds […]

Police arrested a 29-year-old fake monk in Ioannina in the region of Epirus on suspicion of attempted fraud after he was found to have been impersonating a monastic to solicit money from the public. The case came to light following a complaint filed by the Holy Metropolis of Ioannina, which reported that an unknown man […]

The Bank of Greece (BoG) has warned customers of fraudulent videos circulating online, which depict Governor Yannis Stournaras in talks with reporters who urge users to sign up for a small charge to a platform with the promise of large returns. The Bank of Greece stresses the videos showing the chief of BoG are adulterated, […]

Greek police uncovered a large-scale fraud in which a man posing as an Interpol officer promised loans and investment approvals, collected money from dozens of victims, and threatened them when they considered reporting him

A 70-year-old woman in Thessaloniki was tricked by fraudsters posing as utility workers, who convinced her to hand over cash, gold, and jewelry worth nearly half a million euros, prompting a police investigation to identify the culprits

A recent European Court of Auditors report reveals gaps in coordination and oversight among EU bodies responsible for investigating fraud, raising concerns about unrecovered funds and low reporting levels

The former EU foreign policy chief steps down as director of the College of Europe after being formally charged in a probe into alleged favoritism in a European Commission contract for diplomat training, while cooperating fully with investigators

Federica Mogherini, ex-EU foreign policy chief, and two others face allegations of procurement fraud, corruption, and conflict of interest linked to EU-funded training for junior diplomats, Belgian prosecutors say

Belgian police raided the EU diplomatic service and the College of Europe as part of an investigation into suspected fraud involving EU-funded training for junior diplomats, with three people detained

Police say the suspect played a key role in a five-member criminal ring that staged lavish casino meetings, used fake gold to lure wealthy investors, and employed intimidation tactics, ultimately extracting more than €1 million through fraudulent “high-return” schemes

The suspects, some of whom are accountants, were involved in fraud schemes linked to VAT refunds from commercial transactions and income tax withholding.