The wife and the best men of Yiannos Papantoniou to investigators

Reportedly both Stavroula Kourakou , wife of former minister, and the best men were examined with the status of witnesses in the investigation for the 1.3 million euros found in Kourakou’s bank account in the Swiss HSBC, after the disclosure of the famous list Lagarde. The disputed account reportedly opened in 2000 and the money repatriated in 2010 with the law Alogoskoufis. Already criminal charges against the former minister and his wife were charged because this bank account violates the Act Occupying, because the couple didn’t indicate the amount, while criminal proceedings for tax evasion are pending.

The two investigators are investigating the legality of the money, whether it is “black” political money. Especially the possible connection of this sum to contracts for armaments handled by Papantoniou as minister of Defense. “There are indications and suspicions about an interconnection of this amount with the armament programs for submarines and anti-aircraft missiles Asrad, that should be explored” was explained by judicial sources.

“Yes” from Kourakou, “No” by best man

However Kourakou reportedly provided written authorization to open a bank account in Swiss HSBC, as requested by investigators. Investigators have already requested to open the account, but had not received a reply from the Swiss authorities. Instead, the best men of the former minister, who allegedly sent two transfers in the account, refused to give such authority to map the movement of amount. Allegedly, they said that the amount is lawful money of the Papantoniou family and that they simply sent it abroad. The investigators will try to open the account of the Kandalepas with an adjudication.

TOR M1 almost completed

Meanwhile, the investigation into the case of the supply of TOR M1 is in its final stretch. Investigators have been called Giannis Smbokos, Giorgos Kamaris, the Christodoulides, Panos Germanos and others for additional apologies. Additionally, the investigator Mallis dismissed the parole request of businessman Alexandros Avataggelos, who is involved in the case of submarines. Recall that this defendant had been released on bail of 500,000 euros after his apology, but never paid the amount, so an arrest warrant was issued against him.