A case file under ordinary procedure against four individuals was formed by the Cyber Crime Division for the illegal promotion and advertising of games of chance conducted through unlicensed providers on the internet. The case began following a complaint by the Hellenic Gaming Commission (E.E.E.P.), according to which the four account managers on a social media platform were promoting, in July 2025, websites that did not have the relevant operating license.
Following an order by the Athens Court of First Instance Prosecutor's Office, a preliminary examination was carried out, followed by an extensive online and digital investigation, during which the four accused were identified as the managers of the involved social media accounts.
According to the police investigation, the accused were taking advantage of the fact that they are highly recognizable individuals and have significant influence on social media, acting as influencers, in order to illegally promote the specific websites.
As noted in the announcement, these websites have been included in the relevant “black list” (Blacklist) of the E.E.E.P., as they were providing unlicensed gambling and betting services and according to the law, internet service providers (ISPs) are obliged not to allow access to them.
The case file formed for commercial communication of games of chance organized or conducted without a license was submitted to the competent prosecutorial Authority.
SOURCE: ANA