A 34-year-old actor who participated in a well-known TV series, was faced with the charges of criminal organization and trafficking of illegal immigrants at risk of their lives.
On December 6, 2023, he boarded the ferry from Rhodes to Piraeus with his car, but it is alleged that there were five illegal immigrants in it. A crew member then noticed that there was a car in the parking lot with fogged windows.
He went closer to see what was happening and realized that people were hiding inside the car. At the first stop they made at a port, the Coast Guard went in, did a check and found three men in the car’s cabin and two in the trunk.
For his part, the actor’s lawyer, Dimitris Georgakopoulos, speaking to MEGA, said about the case: “It’s an unusual situation, I don’t think there has been such a person involved again. What appears in the case is that the one who exploited them was not the one who was arrested. What is surprising is that Greeks are rarely accused in such cases. Let alone a man who has a path that does not prescribe a livelihood from crime. It’s a case that made an impression on me too. He has several data that this man deserved attention.
He has regretted the time he did it. The need that led him there was not exactly financial. What he has conveyed to me is unclear. The reason he got involved with the people that made him an intermediary but some pressures he was under of a different kind. He knew he was trafficking illegal immigrants and he has admitted it.”
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**Interview with Dimitris Georgakopoulos, Lawyer of the Accused Actor**
**Editor:** Thank you for joining us today, Mr. Georgakopoulos. Your client, a well-known actor, faces serious allegations regarding involvement in a criminal organization and trafficking of illegal immigrants. Can you explain the circumstances that led to these charges?
**Georgakopoulos:** Certainly. On December 6, 2023, he was traveling from Rhodes to Piraeus when coast guard officials discovered five illegal immigrants hidden in his vehicle. This situation is indeed unusual, especially considering his profile. What we’ve found is that he was not the mastermind of this operation; rather, he was an intermediary caught in a complex situation.
**Editor:** You mentioned that your client has expressed regret over his involvement. What has he shared with you regarding the pressures that led him to this path?
**Georgakopoulos:** He has intimated that the motivations weren’t strictly financial. There were certain pressures from various sources that led him to become involved. While he was aware of the illegality of trafficking, the full context has yet to be unveiled. This case is as perplexing for him as it is for everyone else.
**Editor:** Given the nature of the charges against him and his public persona, how do you think this case will resonate with the public?
**Georgakopoulos:** It raises significant questions about how society views individuals in the spotlight. Many will debate whether fame can shield someone from the manipulations of criminal organizations or if it makes them more susceptible to such pressures. The fact that he is an actor known for a positive public image contrasts sharply with the gravity of the charges.
**Editor:** Indeed, this juxtaposition invites a broader conversation. What do you think the public’s reaction will be, especially given that this isn’t a common profile for such accusations?
**Georgakopoulos:** I suspect it will evoke a mix of shock, intrigue, and perhaps even sympathy. It raises a vital debate: How do we as a society respond to those who fall from grace, especially when their circumstances appear complex? The question remains—can we differentiate between a deliberate crime and a desperate act born out of external pressures?
**Editor:** Thank you for your insights, Mr. Georgakopoulos. The public will certainly have plenty to ponder as this case unfolds. Readers, what are your thoughts on this situation? Do you think someone’s public image should affect the way we perceive their actions when faced with pressures that might lead them to crime?