Tsarouha and Piloidis placed under house arrest

In the investigation into the basketball scandal in Greece, the prosecutor and investigating judge ordered electronic-monitored house arrest for referee Vasso Tsarouha and Tasos Piloidis. The decision also bans them from any basketball-related activity.

The grounds for the decision include the absence of any finding that they obtained unjust gains and the fact that no suspicious transaction was identified in their accounts. Unlike the four people detained in the same investigation, these two will be kept under judicial supervision.

Tsarouha's lawyer, Angelos Peponis, said the decision was favorable for them. Peponis argued that there is no concrete evidence against his client in the file and that she is one of the most respected names in refereeing. The lawyer also found it notable that some witnesses made accusations on television.

Piloidis's lawyer, Nikos Galanis, argued that the evidence in the file is incomplete and was rushed. Galanis said his client maintains his innocence and considers the house arrest decision unjust.

The investigation is ongoing, and the defense is expected to continue with new evidence.