Karvounopoulos Flirts with Four Criminal Code Articles over Military Leaks

When journalism flirts with national security boundaries and repeatedly exposes operational weaknesses of the Armed Forces, the issue stops being about freedom of the press. It becomes a legal matter — and one that may involve at least four articles of the Greek Penal Code.

Publications that raise concern

From claims about frigates lacking crews to helicopters flying without technical support and remote border outposts manned by a single soldier, journalist Karvounopoulos’ reporting paints a detailed — and in some cases real-time — picture of the Armed Forces’ vulnerabilities.

Indicative examples include:

• 🔴 May 10, 2024 – “The Navy takes delivery of frigates without available crews”

• 🔴 March 4, 2024 – “There are hours when the outpost is guarded by just one soldier”

• 🔴 February 23, 2024 – “Helicopter flights without technical coverage”

• 🔴 April 16, 2024 – “Unsuitable conditions on Air Force aircraft”

Such publications, recorded and tracked by Army24.gr, go far beyond traditional journalism. They pose a risk of disclosing operational or even classified information — thus raising institutional and legal red flags.

Legal exposure under four articles of the Greek Penal Code

At least four provisions of Greek criminal law may apply in this context:

• Article 146 – Violation of State Secrets
  Publishing information that should remain confidential in the interest of national security is punishable by imprisonment.

• Article 148 – Espionage
  Even without treasonous intent, disclosing military-sensitive data may fall under espionage if it damages national defense.

• Article 191 – Dissemination of False Information
  If the disclosed information is inaccurate or exaggerated, it can lead to public anxiety or unrest.

• Article 232A – Obstruction of Military Functions
  Publications that undermine discipline, readiness, or operational functionality may be considered a criminal offense.

Institutional responsibility and national defense

The absence of a clear institutional response is no longer sustainable. The judiciary, Ministry of National Defense, and General Staffs must examine the matter with the seriousness it demands.

This is no longer a case of journalistic overreach. It is a national security issue, and it must be treated as such. Freedom of the press remains a constitutional guarantee — but it is not a free pass to endanger national defense integrity.

NewsRoom: Army24.gr with sources and documentation Clik Here

Army24.gr has extensively reported on the dangers of disclosing operational vulnerabilities, including:

• “Leaks That Threaten National Security”

• “Exposing Undermanned Forces: Journalism or Criminal Risk?”

We continue to monitor, document, and alert the public and institutions regarding press behavior that potentially undermines military effectiveness and violates core security protocols.

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