Doctors at a Greek clinic could face life imprisonment after a famous pop star died during a plasma exchange treatment.
Giorgos Mazonakis, one of Greece’s best-known singers, suffered cardiac arrest during a plasma exchange appointment on September 9.
However, prosecutors have now upgraded the charges against the two doctors connected to the clinic.
Police allege that the pair, who are married, attempted to conceal evidence following the singer’s death.
Both suspects remain in police custody and are expected to face a manslaughter charge with possible intent.
The charge carries a maximum sentence of 20 years, according to the available information.
What Happened to Giorgos Mazonakis?
Mazonakis died at the clinic while undergoing what was described as a plasma exchange treatment.
The 54-year-old singer had enjoyed a career spanning more than three decades and recorded multiple hits.
He was also known for several platinum albums and remained a major figure in Greece’s music industry.
Mazonakis had been scheduled to perform a retrospective concert in Athens on September 20.
His sudden death has since prompted scrutiny of the clinic, the treatment, and the circumstances surrounding his final moments.
Police Investigate Alleged Evidence Concealment
Police have accused the two suspects of attempting to hide important evidence following Mazonakis’s death.
Police spokeswoman Konstantia Dimoglidou said investigators were examining how the alleged concealment occurred.
“We are trying to determine the way in which the two accused, or whoever else may have been involved… essentially attempted to hide important details in the investigation,” she told ERT News Radio.
She also said investigators had found digital evidence that challenged the suspects’ account.
“The digital evidence refutes what the two accused said in their testimony,” she said.
The two suspects deny responsibility for Mazonakis’s death and have offered a different account of what happened.
Doctors Deny Responsibility
The clinic’s pathologist and his wife, who was registered as a non-specialist doctor, have rejected the allegations.
They maintain that Mazonakis lost consciousness before the plasma exchange treatment began.
Their account differs from the concerns now being examined by investigators and authorities.
Meanwhile, several officials have described plasma exchange as a complicated procedure that can sometimes carry risks.
They have also stressed that the procedure requires a full medical team.
Clinic Faced Questions Over Plasma Exchange
The Athens Medical Association has raised further questions about whether the clinic was authorised to perform plasma exchange.
According to the association, the facility was registered as a pathology practice.
The association therefore said the clinic was not entitled to conduct plasma exchange treatments.
Senior association official Polytimi Leonardou also described what inspectors found inside the facility.
The clinic “illegally had two plasma exchange devices” and one had been operating for 42 minutes during Mazonakis’s visit.
Leonardou made the remarks after inspecting the premises.
The findings have added another layer to the investigation surrounding the singer’s death.
Why Plasma Exchange Is Under Scrutiny
Plasma exchange was originally used to treat conditions such as multiple sclerosis.
However, its use has increasingly expanded into anti-ageing and longevity treatments.
The growing use of such treatments has also raised questions about oversight in Greece.
The country’s health ministry has acknowledged that no framework currently governs anti-ageing clinics.
Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis said authorities now need to examine weaknesses within the existing system.
“We must find the gaps in the system,” Georgiadis told reporters outside the cemetery where Mazonakis was buried Monday.
His comments came as authorities continued examining the circumstances surrounding the singer’s treatment and death.
Thousands Attend Vigil for Mazonakis
Mazonakis’s death has sparked an emotional response across Greece, particularly among fans and members of the entertainment industry.
Thousands of people gathered at a church vigil in his home neighbourhood of Nikaia, west Athens, late Sunday.
Many showbiz personalities were also among those who attended the gathering.
The singer’s death came as he remained an established name in Greek popular music after more than 30 years.
His planned Athens retrospective concert on September 20 will now not take place following his death.
Meanwhile, the investigation continues as authorities examine the clinic, the treatment, the doctors’ accounts, and the alleged handling of evidence.
The case has also brought renewed attention to the oversight of clinics offering plasma exchange and anti-ageing treatments.
For now, the two doctors remain in custody as investigators work to establish exactly what happened before and after Mazonakis’s death.
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