In Greece, priests transferred money from church treasury to nightclubs
A major scandal has erupted in Greece over money laundering by the Catholic Church.
The priests transferred about 3 million euros from the church treasury to the accounts of nightclubs.
Greek authorities have frozen the bank accounts and assets of five club owners suspected of laundering money for church officials, Reuters reports.
The investigation began after police noticed suspiciously large bank transfers.
A thorough investigation revealed evidence of embezzlement and money laundering.
Police found out that the first theft took place in 2016. The latest theft was recorded just a few days ago, when the priests transferred 50 thousand euros.
The Roman Catholic Church in the Vatican has been notified of the incident but has not disclosed the identities of the priests.
Several church officials are suspected of embezzlement and suspicious money transfers.
The results of the investigation were forwarded to the prosecutor.
