Recent dialogues revealing the ruthless actions of members of a corruption ring in Halkidiki’s urban planning departments have surfaced. These conversations highlight how they extorted citizens and escalated bribery amounts for even the most basic bureaucratic procedures. Substantial cash, amounting to over €1,000,000, was discovered hidden by the authorities. In a surprising twist, one of the alleged ringleaders purchased an expensive watch amid the investigations. Authorities are now taking steps to seize luxury properties and investigate possible co-owners.