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Pizza Fan VAT fraud investigation and labor unrest in Greece

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Greek authorities are investigating the Pizza Fan restaurant chain for an alleged criminal organization responsible for massive VAT and income tax evasion. The investigation, involving the Economic Crimes Division (DAOE) and the Directorate for Combating Organized Crime, has identified 132 suspects, including founder Konstantinos Andaras. Authorities allege the use of specialized software to record cash transactions as ‘kerasma’ (free gifts) to hide approximately 20% of orders, potentially concealing up to €150 million in taxable income and causing a state loss exceeding €35 million. Following the seizure of the company’s central call center and software, operations have been paralyzed, leaving approximately 2,500 employees—including cooks, delivery drivers, and staff across more than 100 locations—facing sudden unemployment and unpaid wages. In response, workers have staged protests, notably at the company’s headquarters in Chalandri, demanding clarity on October salaries, social security coverage, and severance pay. Employees reported learning of store closures via social media rather than official company communications. In Rhodes, the local Labor Center has called for the protection of workers' rights and the suspension of contracts. The General Confederation of Greek Workers (GSEE) and the PASOK party have called for government intervention. GSEE has formally intervened, demanding the immediate payment of all wages and ~~benefits. GSEE has urged the government to ensure that employee wages and social security contributions are prioritized in the event of asset seizures,~~ benefits, asserting that the crisis is a direct consequence of management decisions rather than ‘force majeure’. Greek Minister of Labour, Niki Keramei, has stated that the government and the Ministry of Labour will stand by the workers to ensure their rights are ~~protected.~~ protected, noting that all employment contracts remain active and the employer is legally obligated to fulfill wage and insurance duties.

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