The Cybercrime Prosecution Directorate has filed formal charges against four individuals for the illegal promotion and advertising of gambling conducted through unlicensed online providers. The case began following a complaint by the Hellenic Gaming Supervision and Control Commission (E.E.E.P.), according to which the four social media account administrators were promoting, in July 2025, websites that did not hold the required operating license.
Following an order from the Athens Public Prosecutor’s Office, a preliminary investigation was conducted, followed by an extensive online and digital investigation, during which the four defendants were identified as the administrators of the social media accounts in question.
According to the police investigation, the defendants exploited the fact that they are high-profile figures with significant influence on social media, acting as influencers to illegally promote these specific websites.
As noted in the announcement, these websites have been added to the relevant “blacklist” (Blacklist) of the Hellenic Gaming Commission (E.E.E.P.), as they provided unlicensed gambling and betting services; and according to the law, internet service providers (ISPs) are required to block access to them.
The case file compiled regarding commercial advertising of gambling organized or conducted without a license was submitted to the competent prosecuting authority.
SOURCE: APE