Following a nearly five-hour-long testimony, Konstantinos Tziortziotis, the owner of the industrial company 'Violanda', has been remanded in custody after the prosecutor and investigating magistrate agreed on this course of action. He is expected to be transferred to the Trikala prison, and during his testimony, he expressed shock over the factory tragedy. Tziortziotis claimed that he was unaware of the specific risks present in the factory, stating that 'his children used to play in the same area.'

Tziortziotis indicated during his testimony that he had given a 'blank check' to his associates to manage various matters related to the factory's operations. He also alleged that he only received information about odor complaints, which may have indicated a gas leak, too late to take action. As per reports from ERT, he pointed to certain individuals who had signed off on safety protocols, suggesting he was not fully aware of the operational hazards.

This incident raises significant concerns regarding industrial safety regulations in Greece, particularly the accountability of company owners in relation to workplace safety. The case underscores the need for stricter enforcement of safety protocols in industrial operations and may lead to a broader investigation into compliance within the sector, especially in light of the tragic consequences of this explosion, which has impacted the local community.