The Hellenic Police Headquarters clarifies in a statement on reports concerning a complained human trafficking case that “at no stage of investigation so far, either in the pre -trial procedure or in the context of the preliminary examination, no reference has been made to the name of the Minister. Any relevant allegation that is marked in public discourse lacks any documentation in the official data of the case. “

It also states that “in terms of reports on oligoria, it is noted that the competent Greek Police Office, from the first moment of the case, has immediately acted both at the service and procedural level, in accordance with the procedures and time frameworks provided for by the Code of Criminal Procedure and the Code

In detail the relevant announcement:

Regarding reports on the complained case of the trafficking of human beings and sexual exploitation, the Hellenic Police Headquarters clarify the following:

At any stage of the investigation so far, either in the preliminary investigation or in the preliminary examination, any reference to the name of the Minister of Citizen Protection has emerged. Any relevant allegation that is marked in public discourse lacks any documentation in the official data of the case file.

Furthermore, with regard to reports of oligarchy, it is noted that the competent Greek Police Office, from the first moment of the case report, has immediately acted both at the service and procedural level, in accordance with the procedures and time frameworks provided for by the Code of Criminal Procedure and the Directives of the Criminal Procedure.

The protection of victims is a absolute priority of the Greek Police, while any complaint that includes evidence of a crime is examined with due care and sensitivity, especially when it comes to issues as severe as human trafficking.

It is emphasized that the public trafficking of unsubstantiated information not only does not contribute to the clarification of cases, but it can, on the contrary, affect the credibility of the institutions and negatively affect the psychological state of victims.

The Greek Police remains committed to its work, serving its duty with professionalism, impartiality and full respect for human rights.