A person commits fraud if, with intent to obtain an unlawful pecuniary advantage for themselves or a third party, they cause another to suffer a financial loss by inducing or maintaining an error through misrepresentation, distortion or suppression of facts.
Sentencing range: 3 months to 5 years; 2–5 years for higher damages; 5–10 years for losses over €120,000 or for repeat offenders causing over €30,000 in losses; 5–20 years where losses to the state or public‑law entities exceed €150,000.
Common cases include credit fraud, computer fraud, insurance fraud, fraud against the Greek state, subsidy fraud and cheque fraud.
As of June 2026. All information on these pages is provided without guarantee or liability.