Popular Greek singer Antonis Remos has denied that he is being investigated by a prosecutor and relevant authorities for money laundering and tax evasion amounting to 1.5 million euros.
According to Kathimerini, who said authorities have not officially named the singer (others have reported about Remos), the probe began a month ago.
They are investigating the singer and a company he owns that is unrelated to his professional activities. This followed findings from a longer-running investigation by the Anti-Money Laundering Independent Authority.
Remos denied the allegations in a statement through his lawyers, Stathis Bakalis and Michalis Dimitrakopoulou.
“I was informed with regret and reasonable concern that the Anti-Money Laundering Authority has seized all my movable and immovable property due to allegations of tax evasion,” he said in the statement.
“My regret stems from a secret procedural process being illegally leaked to the media, exposing me publicly.
“Moreover, I was never called by the Authority to provide explanations or evidence to prove my innocence.
“I look forward to being called immediately to clarify the charges against me and to clear my name.”
Sources said property and real estate assets have already been seized.
The investigation began after the singer submitted suspiciously low-income tax forms over the past five years, declaring only €50,000 annually despite his successful career in high-society venues and clubs.
It is also being investigated if third parties are involved with the case.
