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Are Undercover Agents Not at Risk?

Published March 7, 2026, 09:14
Are Undercover Agents Not at Risk?

Police officers who hunt corrupt colleagues receive a hazard allowance, while undercover agents, who operate in dangerous situations, are not entitled to such an allowance or overtime. The Minister of Justice, Kostas Fytiris, has requested the immediate removal of this distinction and the amendment of the relevant regulations to cover police officers who put themselves at risk for the public good.