According to Greek press reports, almost 30 people were arrested at the weekend in the prefecture of Achaia in the Peloponnese on charges of defrauding banks. More exactly, the "gang" mostly of Roma descent, ordered goods from China but did not pay the whole amount due, leaving the banks having to foot the remainder of the bill. Surprisingly, the same reports said that a retired bank employee was suspected of being the mastermind behind this criminal activity. Following the arrests, officials confiscated more than 300,000 euros in cash, 600 gold sovereigns, a gold bar, 63 bank stamps and seals and several firearms. They also seized 17 luxury cars and three trucks full of Chinese goods. (Source in Greek pelop)