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Blackmail arrests of Athens-area publisher, 2 journalists

Police in the greater Athens have reportedly arrested two journalists and a local publisher on charges of extortion, with press reports so far citing allegations of blackmail against the managements of public utilities, credit institutions and other businesses.

The publisher, active in print and electronic media, is described as a 42-year-old man, while the journalists were cited as 35 and 50 years old, respectively.