Piraeus customs case examines how imports passed inspections

False documents and customs clearances allegedly allowed clothing, fabric and electric bicycles from China to pass through Piraeus without proper inspections. Greek Reporter describes a suspected network involving brokers, port officials and a Chinese couple in the Calypso investigation.

CompletedThe LedgersSource date · Investigation opened June 2025; detailed reporting 27 April 2026

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The reported tax exposure is €400 million. Eight people were arrested, including six serving or retired customs officials, and 1,750 containers were impounded. The allegations concern the clearance process as well as the goods themselves.

Based on reporting from: Greek Reporter.

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