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Fire station headquarters theft — restitution ordered
Athens
Summary
Scammers stole $721,976 meant for the new fire station. Two defendants got prison time (111 and 78 months), and the court ordered full restitution — thanks to quick police work, the city already recovered $405,000.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Full restitution of remaining losses and attorneys' fees ordered; city had already recovered $405,000.
✅Who benefits
Athens taxpayers and firefighters awaiting the new headquarters.
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