4-Year Prison Sentence for Lawyer Who Defrauded Client
June 11, 2025
Lawyer Georgios Giakou was sentenced to 4 years in prison for defrauding his client, from whom he extracted thousands of euros, seizing his assets under the pretense of a supposed legal fee of 2 million euros. The court found substantial aggravating evidence, noting that the accused exploited his client's friendship and trust. He had devised a plan for financial exploitation, involving false pretenses and legal processes to justify his claims. His sentence reflects the seriousness of his actions in the field of justice.