Greece: Former Minister Arrested on Tax Charge

The Associated Press

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Police officers in plain clothes arrest Former Greek Socialist defence minister Akis Tsochadzopoulos, second right, from his house in central Athens, on Wednesday, April 11, 2012. Tsochadzopoulos was arrested following a judicial investigation into alleged money laundering in connection with a submarine contract.

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A former Socialist defense minister has been arrested in Athens, accused of submitting false income declarations to tax authorities.

Akis Tsochadzopoulos was arrested following a judicial investigation into alleged money laundering in connection with a submarine contract.

According to findings of the committee that were forwarded to the Court of Appeals, Tsohatzopoulos' "source of income" declaration did not include his two-storey neo-classical residence on Dionissios Areopagitis boulevard directly facing the south side of the Acropolis in central Athens, while his declared income did not correspond with assets in his possession.

The 72-year-old Tsochadzopoulos was defense minister from 1996-2001. He denies any wrongdoing.

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1. Philip Vorgias wrote on April 11, 2012 12:37 PM	This creep is as crooked as a dogs hind leg. I hope he gets the maximum sentence to send a message to other public servants who are thinking of commiting corrupt actions!

2. Anna Marie Koulouris wrote on April 11, 2012 3:29 PM	Epitelos. I pray that the people of Greece demand that more arrests be made, that financial restitution be made, and that corruption will no longer plague the nation.
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