Two doctors remanded in custody over the death of singer Giorgos Mazonakis

On September 16, 2026, a Greek investigating magistrate and prosecutor ordered the pre-trial detention of doctors Ioanna Gaka and Ilias Theodoropoulos following an 18-hour testimony session. The two medical professionals, who operated a private clinic in Kolonaki, are charged with intentional homicide by omission, linked to the death of the popular singer Giorgos Mazonakis during a medical procedure. The judicial authorities cited severe negligence, lack of proper equipment, and an unjustified delay in contacting the National Center for Emergency Care (EKAV) as critical factors in their decision.

The case has sparked public controversy, with EKAV officials criticizing the resuscitation techniques used by the doctors, claiming they performed CPR with only one hand. While the defendants maintain their innocence and blame the emergency services, Ilias Theodoropoulos has reportedly declared a hunger strike. Their legal counsel, Nikos Agapinos, has announced an immediate appeal against the detention warrant, arguing that the upgrading of the charges was baseless and that the defendants' procedural rights have been violated.