Chief claims annihilation plot; referees face scrutiny.
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The basketball bribery scandal continues to unfold with significant legal developments. Former Hellenic Basketball Federation (EOK) President Vangelis Liolios completed his testimony, vehemently denying all charges against him and asserting that a plot for his 'personal annihilation' is underway. His testimony comes after his resignation on October 25.
Further arrests and restrictions have been made in the 'Basketgate' investigation. Former international referee Ilias Koromilas has been detained, while international referee Vaso Tsaroucha and former referee Anastasios Piloidis have been placed under house arrest. These actions follow an ongoing inquiry into alleged match-fixing, bribery, and violations of sports legislation. Amidst these developments, Angelos Papanikolaou has been appointed the new President of the EOK, and elections for the federation are scheduled for December.
In other news, Athens faced significant disruptions as a person fell on the train tracks at Attiki station, leading to the suspension of Metro Line 1 services. Additionally, basements on Vasilissis Sophias street experienced flooding due to ongoing Metro Line 4 construction, prompting secret checks. The 'Choriatiko' bakery tax evasion case revealed new details about 'strawmen,' offshore accounts, and money laundering, with the 'Pizza Fan' company also implicated in connected investigations. The country is also under a severe weather alert for dangerous thunderstorms and hail, while gas and electricity prices are surging.