Konstantinos Tziortziotis, the owner of the cookie manufacturing company, Violand, has been arrested again due to new and more serious charges stemming from a deadly explosion at the factory in Larissa, Greece. This arrest took place at the company's facilities and followed the upgrade of the charges from the public prosecutor of Trikala, Eftychia Meletopoulou. The initial charge of manslaughter due to negligence has now been elevated to willful manslaughter, reflecting the gravity of the situation following recent investigations into the incident.

The involvement of the Fire Crimes Division (DAEE) in the case indicates that authorities are taking the matter very seriously, especially since reports surfaced five months prior detailing strong smells of gas in the area, which were never adequately investigated. This negligence in addressing the gas odor complaints raises significant concerns about safety practices at the factory and points towards potential culpability on the part of those responsible for the plant's operations and oversight.

This incident not only shines a light on industrial safety regulations in Greece but also escalates the legal implications for Tziortziotis and his co-defendants, including a safety technician and a shift supervisor. The repercussions of this case could lead to stricter enforcement of safety measures in the industry as a response to such tragic events, thus affecting both legal and operational standards city-wide.