Antonios Papanikolaou

Conviction sought for founder of children’s charity in abuse case

Published by Kathimerini on Tue, 10/15/2024 - 08:00

The legal battle surrounding the Ark of the World charity organization is entering a critical phase after an Athens court prosecutor on Monday requested the conviction of its founder, Father Antonios Papanikolaou, for five charges related to physical abuse at the organization's facilities.

Prosecutor seeks conviction of Father Antonios in Ark of the World abuse case

Published by Kathimerini on Mon, 10/14/2024 - 17:43

The legal battle surrounding the Ark of the World charity organization is entering a critical phase after an Athens court prosecutor on Monday requested the conviction of its founder, Father Antonios Papanikolaou, for five charges related to physical abuse at the organization's facilities.

The court's decision is expected by early November.

Probe into children’s charity founder Father Antonios reinstated

Published by Kathimerini on Wed, 02/21/2024 - 15:32

Judges returned the case file against Father Antonios Papanikolaou, the founder of the Ark of the World children's charity, which is under investigation for child abuse and financial crimes, to the investigator on Wednesday, requesting further interrogations to be conducted.

Charity founder, seven staff members charged in child abuse case

Published by Kathimerini on Fri, 04/07/2023 - 18:16

The founder and former head of children's charity "Kivotos tou Kosmou" (Ark of the World), Father Antonios Papanikolaou, on Friday was formally charged with sexual abuse of minors.

The criminal charges relate to actions that took place from September 2020 to January 2022, and include sexual acts against two underage boys, now aged 19 and 15.