PHOTO: Zoi Konstantopoulou shows Giorgos Xylouris, aka “Frappes”, the Cretan mafia kingpin, the infamous picture of him next to PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
ΕΑΝ ΠΡΟΤΙΜΑΤΕ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΑ ΠΑΤΗΣΤΕ ΤΗ ΣΗΜΑΙΑ ΣΤΟ ΚΑΤΩ ΜΕΡΟΣ ΤΗΣ ΟΘΟΝΗΣ
By Nick Stamatakis
In the following videos, the disturbing situation is described very starkly by people who know the parameters well. At the center of it all is a Cretan, Giorgos Xylouris, nicknamed “Frappe”, who seems to be a leading figure in the Cretan mafia around Mitsotakis…. Enjoy all these videos, and particularly the third one. Zoi Konstantopoulou, an excellent lawyer and leader of the “Sailing Freedom” party, has proved to be the catalyst in the investigations…
Greece is facing a period of intense political and institutional turmoil, marked by allegations of deep corruption, abuse of power, and the collapse of public trust. Investigations into agricultural subsidies have uncovered large-scale fraud schemes, revealing how public funds were allegedly siphoned through false declarations, fictitious land claims, and inflated livestock numbers. These practices point to a broader system in which access, protection, and silence are secured through political connections, family ties, and mutual favors rather than legality or merit.
PHOTO: Giorgos Xylouris, aka “Frappes”, appears to be the Cretan mafia kingpin amid the scandals…
The fallout has reached the heart of Parliament. Investigative committees meant to shed light on wrongdoing have instead become arenas of confrontation, intimidation, and procedural chaos. Accusations of interference, selective accountability, and deliberate obfuscation dominate proceedings, reinforcing the perception that the political system is incapable—or unwilling—of policing itself. At the same time, individuals who cooperated with prosecutors or European authorities to expose fraud claim they were punished professionally, sidelined, or targeted for doing their jobs too well.
As scandals multiply, responsibility is deflected through partisan conflict. Competing parties accuse one another of harboring corrupt figures, using personal relationships and political affiliations as weapons rather than addressing the substance of the crimes. This culture of mutual cover and blame-shifting deepens public cynicism and fuels the sense that corruption is not an exception but a structural feature of governance.
Against this backdrop, the country is being pushed into an early election mindset. Calls for unity, stability, and discipline are growing louder from the top, even as social groups—especially farmers—express anger and disillusionment. The overall picture is one of a state under strain: institutions weakened, accountability blurred, and political power focused less on reform and more on survival.
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December 13, 2025, n.stamatakis@aol.com www.helleniscope.com
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I am all for anyone that is abusing his political standing to enrich himself, to not only resign, but also spend time in jail. Including Mittsotakis. But the picture in Kostantopoulou’s hand means nothing. She is just posturing. The fact that Mitsotakis was sitting in the same table with Xylouris, who is purported to be a mafia figure is not evidence of collusion.
I only watched a small sedgment of the film. When Kostantopoulou use the word “Omerta”, connecting Xylouris’ non answer to her accusatory questioning, is when I gave up in seeing any type of earthshaking revelation. Mitsotakis might not be a saint–who is?– but think of the alternative.
Stop being obstinate Bob… Tge Mitsotakis family has the marks of a mafia organization for as long as anyone can remember: thousands of godchildren or other “κουμπαριές», involvement in drugs, etc, you name it they have done it or are still doing it. The alternative? When some of them go to jail, including members of other corrupt Greek political families, the alternative will easily appear. Already Maria Karystianou polls at over 34%…
Nick. I’m open to credibled accusations. I dont care who it is being accused. I’m more of a leftist and Mitsotakis is more to the right. You are more alligned with his policies than I would be. You’re a Cretan. Having many Godchildren is normal, especially in Crete, for politicians. As for drugs. I doubt that he is the drug dealing kind.
Cretans have many bad traditions. Having many godchildren is not the worse. Certainly not worse than the PACs that accept donations in unlimited amounts in America. In comparison with the political corruption in America, where money is flowing, Greek politicians are laggards.
Bob – nobody doubts corruption exists all over the world. But Sarkozy in France was sentenced to 49 years in jail. Only in Greece you see immunity of corruption institutionalized by the infamous article 86 of the constitution whereby all offences of politicians are to be judged by the Parliament, ie. their peers… The EU AG has asked for this to change – but nobody listens….