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tagged: A SIEMENS scandal, bribes, Greece, Greek, Michalis Christoforakos, politicians, Reinhard Siekaczek, scandal, Siemens, slush fundsGreece bribes: The Siemens Omerta
Posted by keeptalkinggreece in Politics
Omerta is an Italian word defined as “code of silence”. It has been very popular in Southern Italy and Greek Crete. Now it looks as if some Germans, preferably Siemens managers, have southern European roots. Then they apply theOmerta as far as SIEMENS slush funds and Greek politicians’ bribes are concerned.
Take the example of Reinhard Siekaczek, former Siemens executive and ‘black money’ manager. Testifying in front of Greek lawmakers currently in Munich, Germany, he confirmed that Siemens gave bribes to political parties in Greece, but claimed he didn’t know the politicians’ names. He referred to former chairman of Siemesn Hellas, Michalis Christoforakos.
Siekaczek reported extensively about the system of “slush funds” by analyzing the tracks of “black” money.
He must have known best how the system worked as he the manager of 1,3 billion euro “slush funds” that went from Siemens all over the world, including Greece.
But names? No, Mr. Siekaczek does not know….
In July 2008 Siekaczek was sentenced to two years on probation and a fine of 108,000 euros for the crime of fraud against Siemens.
A delegation of Greek lawmakers, currently in Munich, Germany is hearing of key witnesses on SIEMENS slush funds scandal. Michalis Christoforakos is expected to testify today, Wednesday. Will he give the names of bribed politicians or keep the “gentlemen’s agreement” i.e. the Omerta?
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