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Suspension of Betting Company License 'Opens Door' to Tackle Organized Crime

Published February 12, 2026, 09:39

The suspension of a betting company’s operating license is causing unrest, as suspicions arise of a possible connection to organized crime. The Minister of Justice, Konstantinos Fytiris, stated that the suspension may be due to the company’s ownership. The authority responsible for supervising betting companies suspended the license after findings were made. This suspension gives the authorities the opportunity to tackle organized crime by examining legitimate businesses used for illegal activities.