Greece: former Socialist minister found hanged
Leonidas Tzanis was under investigation for corruption
Leonidas Tzanis (L), a former deputy interior minister in the government of Costas Simitis, who was found dead at his home in Volos
(ANSAmed) - ATHENS - Leonidas Tzanis, 57, a former Socialist Pasok deputy interior minister, took his own life at his home in Volos, in central Greece, Mega TV has announced.
Tzanis was found hanged by his wife, Mega said. It is the first time a former member of the Greek government has killed himself.
The former Pasok MP, a lawyer by trade, was named last week as one of the 36 politicians under investigation by the Financial and Economic Crime Unit (SDOE) for financial irregularities and suspicious acquisition of wealth. According to the list, the SDOE in Thessaloniki launched an investigation into his accounts on 31 May 2012.
Tzanis was found hanged by his wife, Mega said. It is the first time a former member of the Greek government has killed himself.
The former Pasok MP, a lawyer by trade, was named last week as one of the 36 politicians under investigation by the Financial and Economic Crime Unit (SDOE) for financial irregularities and suspicious acquisition of wealth. According to the list, the SDOE in Thessaloniki launched an investigation into his accounts on 31 May 2012.
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