Georgios Xylouris, known as "Frappes," a prominent farmers' unionist from Crete, is facing criminal charges for disobedience after he did not attend a summons for questioning related to a preliminary investigation into the Agricultural Payment Authority (OPEKEPE). Instead of appearing, he submitted a memorandum citing his right to remain silent, which prompted the parliamentary body to forward the case to the judiciary for further investigation.

Following the parliamentary inquiry, the file was sent to the Athens Prosecutor's Office, leading to an investigation directed by the local police department in Crete, where Xylouris resides. His actions have sparked a legal response, illustrating the ongoing scrutiny and complexities of governance within the agricultural sector and the tensions between officials and union representatives.

The trial is set to take place on March 30 in front of the Single-Member Misdemeanor Court of Athens. This case draws attention not only to issues of compliance and legal obligations in the context of union advocacy but also highlights the broader challenges faced by agricultural stakeholders in navigating the regulatory landscape in Greece.