Dilian, who was convicted at first instance along with three other individuals in relation to the wiretapping scandal, criticised Justice Minister Giorgos Floridis in his statement to the newspaper, saying that his remarks ‘do not constitute a rule of law’.
He rejected Floridis’ statements regarding the direct responsibility of ‘four private individuals’, while, ahead of the appeal court proceedings, he said he would request that all relevant witnesses be called in order to secure his full acquittal.
Dilian categorically stated that his company sells technology to government agencies, but never interferes in its use. On this basis, he claims that he has no connection to the offences of which he is accused and that, despite the different political narratives being put forward, his participation in any crime has not been proven.
He also expressed deep regret over the rejection of PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis’ proposal for an investigative committee. He cited the interventions of three former prime ministers, Antonis Samaras, Kostas Karamanlis and Alexis Tsipras, in favour of a credible process that would reveal the whole truth.
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