German inquiries for bribery in Greek weapons procurement
Süddeutsche Zeitung returns to the issue of bribes in Greek armament programs in a report.
- Published in Greece
Süddeutsche Zeitung returns to the issue of bribes in Greek armament programs in a report.
A major deal was signed between Hellenic Armament Systems (EAS) and German weapon systems group Rheinmetall, which includes 12 system categories (ammunition and ancillary equipment) at the ministry of defense in the presence of defense minister Dimitris Avramopoulos.
Antonis Kantas' revelations to prosecutors have caused reverberations in Greece, but are now rippling across borders involving German companies in the network of “black” funds for kickbacks.