Grigoriou on the illegal betting circuit: “Let the case go to the Areopagus”

The need for the case of the illegal betting ring to reach the highest judicial body of the country was highlighted by Haris Grigoriou in his statements. The well-known lawyer spoke to Metrosport, conveying what he also knows about the case, pointing out that everything should be reported to the Supreme Court, after a serious investigation.

Haris Grigoriou’s statements in detail…

-What does he know about the case:

“I was informed about what is happening, these are mainly from publications. It’s definitely a set of people involved. And we have to see what offenses the seven presidents of League 2 and the three from the first division are involved in. For example, it can be heard in conversations that a president is talking about third parties. In this case it must be assessed whether the president is actually involved. Interpol is also involved. The new item is what you mentioned. So the whole project and the whole business is even more serious”.



– People believe that nothing will progress. Public opinion expresses disbelief. What do you say?



“Since several European countries are connected and we are talking about several months of monitoring, it is clear that the research progressed in depth. I do not agree with the appeal of the people. Not everything is a cover-up. A state has the mechanisms to carry out an in-depth investigation”.



– Half a million euros in 500 euro notes were found in an agent’s house. What about this one;



“I had read that. It will be a very serious matter. Where did he even find them? And today when everything is through cards and cash is scarce. I don’t think there is a lack of political will. He has no reason. We have four years ahead of us. We don’t have elections. We have no rounding. It is a message to the state that in such cases there must be a fair award. After the European-wide coordinated operation, now begins the processing of the elements for the administration of justice. I don’t know how many days it will be. But it needs to be done immediately. The question is:

Are we dealing with an international circuit? or with separate cases? The only thing certain is that a case file will not be filed under the pressure of time.

I must also mention to you that it intensifies the seriousness of the matter, that the case is going to the Supreme Court. I think that as long as things are like this and there is clear evidence and they cross paths, then there will be offending behaviour. This is the field of professional football. And the world requires it for purification to come»