Greek OPEKEPE scandal draws scrutiny from European Public Prosecutor
The ongoing OPEKEPE scandal in Greece centres on a technical report prepared by former director Paraskevi Tycheropoulou that examined a flawed assessment by the Economic Police. The report was used to challenge the financial loss calculations linked to alleged fraud involving eleven New Democracy MPs and other officials.
The European Public Prosecutor Office has criticised Greece for recent changes to its Criminal Procedure Code and for the extension of tenure for Greek EU prosecutors, arguing that these moves undermine the independence of the EU prosecutor and the rule of law. The EU prosecutor’s letter to the European Commission highlights concerns that Greece is not fully cooperating with EU anti‑corruption mechanisms, intensifying political pressure on the government to address the scandal.