Dimitris Maredis, a journalist and owner of a local news website in Volos, Greece, was found guilty of attempted extortion against Zetta Makri, a New Democracy Member of Parliament for Magnesia. Makri had reported being pressured by Maredis, who allegedly demanded €15,000. The case involved a sting operation where Makri provided Maredis with €5,000 in marked banknotes. Following the trial, the court sentenced Maredis to two years in prison and imposed a €5,000 fine. The prosecution had requested his conviction, and the verdict was unanimous.