DYPA employees threatened by man over unemployment benefit card

An unemployed citizen has been arrested after making serious threats against employees of the Public Employment Service (DYPA) in Kifissia, Greece. The individual reportedly threatened staff via telephone and email, stating, “I will come with a shotgun and leave orphan children,” due to delays in receiving a prepaid card used for unemployment benefits.

DYPA administration clarified that all necessary procedures for the benefit payment had been completed and the funds were credited to the individual's bank account. The issuance and delivery of the prepaid card fall under the responsibility of the bank. DYPA Governor Gianna Chormova has filed a formal complaint with the Kifissia Police Station seeking legal investigation and criminal proceedings.

The OAED Employees Federation has condemned the incident, stating it is not an isolated case. The Federation argues that the implementation of the prepaid card system has created systemic difficulties for both beneficiaries and staff, leaving employees to face the brunt of public frustration. They are calling for a total re-examination of the benefit payment system and increased protection for workers.