Economic crime and business offences in Greece
There is no statutory definition of “economic crime” or “white‑collar crime”. Rather, the term encompasses criminal offences that have an economic connection. The criminal acts are directed against private individuals as well as companies and the state (in particular the public sector).
With advancing economic development and the associated new technologies, new forms of economic crime are constantly emerging, for which criminal‑law norms and concepts must be created.
The relevant Greek criminal provisions are found in various laws such as the Greek Penal Code, the tax laws, the Anti‑Money‑Laundering Act, the Unfair Competition Act, etc.
Here you will find an overview of the scope of Greek criminal law, as well as the victim’s right to participate in criminal proceedings: [Scope of Greek criminal law and civil party]
Below is an overview of the elements of the offences and the sentencing ranges of the most important business crimes:
– Fraud
– Money laundering
– Offences against intellectual property
– Trade secret violations
– Insider trading
– Insolvency offences
– Corruption
– Smuggling
– Tax offences
– Embezzlement
– General breach of trust – breach of trust in office