Celebrated Greek singer Antonis Remos is facing a tax evasion investigation and subsequent seizure of his assets by the Anti-Money Laundering Authority.
Mr. Remos vehemently denies the accusations and has expressed shock and dismay at the situation.
Through his legal representatives, the singer released a statement expressing his "sadness and reasonable bewilderment" over the asset freeze and the unauthorised leak of confidential legal proceedings to the media. He said he had not been summoned by authorities to provide any explanation or evidence to refute the allegations.
The investigation was triggered by a recent transaction involving a company owned by Mr. Remos, which raised red flags with the Anti-Money Laundering Authority's auditing mechanisms. Additionally, the authority has questioned mr. Remos's annual tax declarations, which they consider unusually low for an artist of his stature.
Still, a source close to the singer has refuted these claims, clarifying that the reported income figure pertains only to his personal tax declaration, while his full income is declared through his company.
The case has been forwarded to the economic prosecutor, who is now leading the investigation. Mr.Remos's legal team is actively preparing to address the accusations and seek clarity on the matter.
The singer remains determined to clear his name and resolve the situation as swiftly as possible.