Former Transport Minister
Michalis Liapis was sentenced to four year suspended imprisonment,
redeemable for 50 euros a day, after being arrested for driving an
uninsured vehicle with fake number plates.
The former minister, who did not attend the trial , was imposed an
additional fine of 3,000 euros because the vehicle was uninsured.
Earlier, the prosecutor had asked to declare him guilty without
mitigating circumstances. Referring to the fake plates, the prosecutor
said that the former minister acted fraudulently having premeditated the
act.
The lawyers of the former minister claimed earlier that Liapis acted
recklessly, adding that he feels bad and is remorseful. They also
explained his absence from the court saying that there are 30 reporters
and cameras outside that he wanted to avoid.
Source:
Athens News Agency
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