Tax evasion ring in Thessaloniki: 56-year-old 'recruiter' of straw men jailed

A 56-year-old man has been remanded in custody in Thessaloniki for his role as a recruiter in a massive tax and social security evasion scheme within the catering and nightlife sectors. Investigations by the Independent Authority for Public Revenue reveal that the suspect recruited straw men to act as business owners, causing over 206 million euros in total damages to the state. The accused claims he was merely facilitating business permits, while a 27-year-old woman involved in the scheme was released with restrictive conditions.