Τwo archimandrites from the Saint Habakkuk Monastery, Nektarios and Porphyrios, will stand trial before the Criminal Court on September 27 on 19 financial charges.
The charges, according to Philenews, include conspiracy to defraud, illegal possession of property, theft, money laundering, and false tax declarations. Nektarios faces the additional accusation of knowingly acquiring €807,000 from illegal activities.
Both archimandrites were released on bail with restrictions on their movement, including a mandatory €100,000 guarantee and bi-weekly check-ins with a police station for Nektarios, and a €50,000 guarantee with similar check-ins for Porphyrios.
The trial follows an investigation into alleged financial misconduct at the monastery. According to Philenews, the case originated with the detention of Nektarios, who was then acting abbot.
Authorities cited his statements during questioning, along with newly acquired documents and testimonies, as evidence for the charges.
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