Late Monday night, the Greek police arrested Christos Mavrikis, known for his previous conviction as a 'national bug' in the 1989 telephone tapping case involving OTE. Earlier that evening, he reportedly fired shots into the air, alarming residents in the area, after which he barricaded himself in his home in Spata. Police arrived on the scene and attempted to negotiate his surrender.

The situation escalated when Mavrikis was eventually found hiding in a nearby lot after a standoff with authorities. The police managed to take him into custody shortly after midnight. His past includes a notorious case of telephone tapping, and he has been under house arrest due to a recent bribery case involving a Supreme Court judge, which adds complexity to his current legal issues.

Mavrikis's actions are particularly concerning given his previous criminal history, and his brandishing of a weapon has raised questions about public safety and the effectiveness of legal measures against repeated offenders. This incident highlights the ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement in managing individuals with serious and potentially dangerous pasts.