Government faces criticism over appointment of new criminal investigator

Following the resignation of Christos Mylonopoulos from the investigative team probing the 'Mafia State' corruption scandal, the government is considering appointing lawyer Ilias G. Anagnostopoulos to the post. The political movement Alma has formally criticized this potential appointment, citing potential conflicts of interest. Alma claims that Anagnostopoulos acts as the defense attorney for Tal Dilian in Greece and has a history of representing high-profile figures in corruption cases, including those linked to the Tsochatzopoulos case and the Leonidas Bobolas Koshi landfill scandal. The movement argues that the government has failed to learn from the resignation of the previous investigator, who stepped down amid mounting public pressure and conflict of interest concerns. The proposed appointment of Anagnostopoulos will be submitted for review at the upcoming Cabinet meeting. Government officials have not yet officially confirmed the appointment but are reportedly moving forward despite the public scrutiny regarding professional ties. The inquiry into the 'Mafia State' remains a focal point of political contention regarding institutional integrity.