A doctor at a public hospital in Thessaloniki was given a suspended prison sentence of 10 months for accepting bribes from patients, with two out of four bribery allegations being proven. The case involved payments related to surgeries performed by the doctor in 2019, investigated by the Hellenic Police.

Despite maintaining his innocence and claiming the money was for medical expenses, the court recognized the doctor’s clean record as a mitigating factor. The verdict highlights the impact of corruption in the healthcare system and stresses the importance of upholding ethical standards in medical practice.