New revelations are coming to light about his action circuit of urban structuresas the case file reveals the scope of the case and the methods used by those involved to cover their tracks.
The treasure in the town hall
During the police raids more than 334,000 euros in cash. Most of them, and specifically the amount of 188,085 euroswas found hidden in the office of one of the defendants on the 3rd floor of the town hall.
They were found at the residence of a municipal employee 67,350 euros. They were found at the paternal residence of one of the accused 33,750 euroswhile others were found in the couple’s residence 10,700 euros and 1,650 euros. Finally, they were found in the residence of the head of the service 9,600 eurosdivided into three folders.
The beginning of the end
When the National Transparency Authority investigated the whereabouts of the leading couple and found inaccuracies, they were not deterred. Instead, one of the members of the spiral made contact with a journalist and a insurer (who was introduced to her as a “key person” who “settles” such cases) and handed them over 20,000 euros. The purpose was to approach and to bribe a judicial official so that their case file is entered in the file. As a matter of fact, they did not achieve their goal, as they were given a one-year suspended sentence.
The notebook
During the searches of the car belonging to a member of the ring, a notebook was found, in which the defendant kept notes that betrayed her intentions, such as: “Judge:…”, “Individual account Th.”, “Joint accounts” and the direct entry “Purpose of concealment”.
A Chinese from Nigrita
It is noted in the case file that the central defendants were particularly careful in their communications. One of them was allegedly using a ghost mobile phone, which was reported as non-existent Chinese citizen, resident of Nigrita Serres.
