Greek Oligarch Evangelos Marinakis Faces Criminal Investigation (2/2)

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The title of this report was edited on October 12, 2018 to remove references to criminal “charges”. Under Greek criminal procedure, for serious offences, before a case can be referred to trial, a preliminary investigation is followed by a main investigation, conducted by an investigating judge. After that investigation has concluded, the judge reports their conclusion to the public prosecutor, who recommends either referral to trial or acquittal to a separate judicial body (the Judicial Council). The Judicial Council makes the final decision as to whether to refer a case for trial or acquit. In addition, Mr. Marinakis has not been banned or suspended from football activities.

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