Leonidas Parisis

The mysterious death of Ioannis Tsigantes in 1943: The “Midas 614” organization, the 12,000 golden sovereign, and betrayal

One of the most mysterious cases during the Occupation is the actions and unjust death of a brave soldier, Ioannis Tsigantes – Svoronos. This case has all the elements that could easily make it a cinematic story: a sabotage group, abundant money, failed missions, betrayals, romantic entanglements, and a mysterious death. Let’s start from the beginning.