EU ‘seriously concerned’ about Greek taxman’s sudden resignation

In an unexpected move, the highest official in charge of cracking down on tax evasion in Greece, Haris Theocharis, announced his resignation on the 5 June 2014, invoking 'personal reasons'.

Reacting to Greek official’s resignation, EU Commission spokesperson Simon O'Connor expressed concerns about the resignation and praised Mr. Theocharis’s work to date.

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Kathimerini, 05.06.14: Greece’s public revenue chief Haris Theocharis resigns http://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_wsite2_1_05/06/2014_540342

ESO: Background information: Tax cheating rampant on Greek islands: report http://www.europeansources.info/record/tax-cheating-rampant-on-greek-islands-report/

ESO: Background information: Šemeta: Tax evasion costing Greece 5% of its GDP http://www.europeansources.info/record/semeta-tax-evasion-costing-greece-5-of-its-gdp/

Wikipedia: Tax evasion and corruption in Greece http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tax_evasion_and_corruption_in_Greece

The Guardian, 16.03.14: Greece sends tax inspectors to anger management seminars http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/mar/16/greece-tax-inspectors-anger-management-class

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