The charges levied against Mitsotakis include usurpation and abuse of executive power, deceiving voters, and moral complicity in crimes ranging from breach of duty to defrauding the state. The lawsuit details an operation allegedly ordered by Mitsotakis, termed ‘field restoration’, which is accused of significantly altering the scene of the accident. This operation, led by Deputy Minister Christos Triandopoulos instead of the Prime Minister, purportedly involved unauthorised personnel in the crime scene, thereby compromising the integrity of the evidence.

The filing states that this interference effectively disrupted the separation of powers and the independence of the judiciary, with actions contrary to articles of the Civil and Criminal Codes. It suggests that such interventions impeded the judicial process, particularly the investigation into the causes of the fire that tragically resulted in the deaths of passengers, many of whom are believed to have been burned alive.

The lawsuit also holds Mitsotakis responsible for obstructing the immediate actions of judicial officers who were legally mandated to manage the scene and preserve evidence, as outlined in national law governing the investigation of serious transport accidents.

This legal action follows intense scrutiny and public outcry over the government’s handling of the disaster, with demands for accountability reaching the highest levels of Greek politics.

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