Money laundering cases showed a sharp increase from the first weeks of 2026, as data from the audit authorities reveal a picture of intense activity surrounding the movement of undeclared funds and suspicious banking transactions.
The data the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) has collected, in collaboration with the Authority for Combating Money Laundering, show 2026 has begun with an unprecedented number of cases, already topping the entire figures of 2025 in just a few months.
Bank account inspections, both in Greece and abroad, have intensified significantly, as the services attempt to identify undeclared income, suspicious capital transfers and assets that are not justified by the declared financial data of taxpayers. The close cooperation between the two authorities seems to be bearing fruit, as data cross-checks and targeted audits are leading to more revelations.
According to AADE data, in the first quarter of 2026 alone, the Authority for Combating Money Laundering sent 107 cases for investigation, involving 399 individuals. This far exceeds the 45 cases by 237 individuals recorded throughout 2025.
