A significant corruption case has unfolded in Northern Greece, leading to the arrest of 21 individuals, including a former mayor, who are suspected of operating an illegal network facilitating construction permits and violating urban planning regulations for bribes ranging from €150 to €20,000. The accused face charges that include money laundering, extortion, and forgery, linked to three organized crime groups assisting in illegal building activities and approvals. The investigation revealed a staggering total of illicit financial benefits exceeding €213,100, alongside the seizure of valuable assets during police operations.