Interview on ERT
Private investigator Lefteris Pelekasis discusses issues and threats arising from artificial intelligence.
Media: ERT
Programme: “Savvatokyriako apo tis 6”
Date: 28/01/2024
Artificial Intelligence and Deepfakes
The risks of artificial intelligence, deepfakes and the manipulation of digital content.
Media: Athens Voice
Date: 27/09/2024
A Greek True Detective
Nikos Pelekasis talks to VICE about the profession of private investigation and the reality behind investigative work.
Media: VICE
Date: 27/03/2014
The Spy Who Came from the Smartphone
Nikos Pelekasis talks to TA NEA about the ways mobile phones can be monitored.
Media: TA NEA
Date: 20/07/2012
Child Abuse
Private investigator Lefteris Pelekasis discusses child abuse, prevention methods and ways of addressing the phenomenon.
Media: PoliceNet
Date: 25/10/2022
Greek Intelligence Service – Turkish Arsonists
The revelations of former Greek National Intelligence Service officer Nikos Pelekasis to Espresso tis Kyriakis concerning Turkish arsonists allegedly setting fire to Greek forests.
Media: Espresso News
Date: 12/03/2019
A Hi-Tech Detective in Action
Even experienced FBI investigators would envy the solving of the theft of diamond jewellery belonging to a wealthy woman from Istanbul, achieved thanks to the investigative skills of a former Greek intelligence officer.
Media: Espresso News
Date: 12/04/2019
The Value of Information
The growing emphasis businesses place on explicit knowledge does not necessarily diminish the importance of tacit knowledge and information that is not publicly accessible.
Media: Maritime Economies
Date: 13/11/2019
Everything Has Two Sides
From Sherlock Holmes to Facebook and from infidelity to the perfect crime, the life of a private investigator can be both fascinating and dangerous.
Media: WomanToc
Date: 20/06/2018
Violence Against Women
Even decades after the legal establishment of equal rights for women, violence against women continues to exist, although its intensity and forms have changed.
Media: Pontiaki Gnomi
Date: 01/07/2015
Armed with Technology
The use of technology has helped the police solve major cases, prevent serious crimes and dismantle criminal networks.
Media: Dimokratia News
Date: 08/09/2012
Admirer Becomes a Nightmare for a Catwalk “Goddess”
Nikos Pelekasis speaks to Espresso about the case of a frightened young woman who had been receiving love letters and flowers from an obsessive admirer for approximately a year.
Media: Espresso News
Date: 12/06/2019
Can Facebook Be Hacked?
The article examines whether social media accounts can be compromised and discusses the security challenges surrounding unauthorised access.
Media: My-City
Date: 14/01/2016
Facebook and Burglars
Social media can reveal valuable information about possessions, vehicles, homes and absences, potentially exposing users to security risks.
Media: Dimokratia News
Date: 09/07/2011
Child Labour and Child Abuse
The article addresses child labour, modern slavery and the exploitation of minors in different parts of the world.
Media: Espresso News
Date: 13/05/2015
Modern Begging
An examination of a different form of begging that emerged during the economic crisis, involving ordinary people struggling with unemployment and financial hardship.
Media: Pontiaki Gnomi
Date: 03/04/2014
Shisha: The Drug Destroying the Poor
An article about the drug known as “shisha”, its low price and the severe risks associated with its use.
Media: Pontiaki Gnomi
Date: 15/09/2013
Social Justice
Social justice aims to address poverty, unemployment and social inequality, while protecting vulnerable groups from deprivation.
Media: Pontiaki Gnomi
Date: 15/05/2013
A Different Generation
An article examining how young Greeks adapted their entertainment and social lives during the economic crisis.
Media: Pontiaki Gnomi
Date: 01/04/2013
The 21st-Century Family
An article examining the evolution of the family model and the different forms of family in modern society.
Media: Pontiaki Gnomi
Date: 04/04/2013
Greece, You Can
An article reflecting on Greece, the challenges faced by the country and the ability of Greek society to overcome difficult circumstances.
Media: Pontiaki Gnomi
Date: 02/02/2013
Where Have We Ended Up?
An article examining the social and economic difficulties experienced by Greek society during the years of the financial crisis.
Media: Pontiaki Gnomi
Date: 02/01/2013
The Safety of Police Officers
An article focusing on the risks faced by police officers in the course of their duties and the importance of measures for their personal safety.
Media: Dimokratia News
Date: 09/07/2011
Domestic Violence with Male Victims
An article addressing domestic violence in cases where the victim is a man, a form of abuse that is often less visible or publicly discussed.
Media: Dimokratia News
Date: 13/04/2012
Methadone Administration to Soldiers
An article examining issues surrounding the administration of methadone to soldiers and the wider social concerns associated with drug dependence.
Media: Dimokratia News
Date: 02/10/2011
The Rise of Loan Sharking
An article examining the rise of illegal money lending and loan sharking during a period of severe economic hardship.
Media: Dimokratia News
Date: 02/07/2010
Crisis Regardless of Age
An article examining how the economic crisis affected people across different age groups and changed aspects of everyday life in Greece.
Media: Dimokratia News
Date: 14/07/2012
Juvenile Delinquency During the Crisis
An article examining juvenile delinquency and the social and economic conditions that may contribute to problematic behaviour among young people.
Media: Dimokratia News
Date: 10/03/2012
Media Presence – Television, Newspapers & Interviews
Detectives in the Media: Nikos Pelekasis & Associates Private Investigation Agency, active in the field of private investigations since 1980, has been featured over the years on television programmes, in newspapers, news websites and other media outlets.
The agency’s extensive experience and involvement in different areas of private investigation have led to appearances in television reports, interviews and journalistic features concerning the profession of the private investigator and issues of current public interest.
In this section, we have brought together selected television appearances, interviews, articles and media publications featuring Nikos Pelekasis and the Private Investigation Agency.
Detectives in the Media – Television Appearances and Interviews
Television is one of the media through which issues relating to private investigations, security, missing-person searches and modern investigative methods are presented to the wider public.
Nikos Pelekasis and Lefteris Pelekasis have participated in television programmes and reports, presenting the professional perspective of private investigators and commenting on matters related to the field of private investigations.
The presence of a detective in the media is not part of the investigative process of a private case. It does, however, provide an opportunity to inform the public about the profession of the private investigator, modern forms of investigation, new technologies and security issues affecting society.
Interviews and Journalistic Features
The experience gained through decades of involvement in private investigations provides a different perspective on issues that frequently attract public attention.
In this context, representatives of the agency have participated in interviews and journalistic features, discussing issues relating to the operation of a modern private investigation agency, the capabilities and limitations of private investigations, as well as the importance of professional experience and technology in investigating a case. The agency also regularly contributes articles on various social issues concerning Greek society.
Publications in Newspapers and News Media
Over the years, the agency’s activities and views have been featured in newspapers such as Espresso, Dimokratia, as well as other news websites and media outlets.
The section below presents selected publications and articles, together with information about the media outlet in which they appeared and, where available, a link to the original publication.
The purpose of compiling this material is to create an organised archive of the media presence of Nikos Pelekasis & Associates Private Investigation Agency.
Private Investigation Topics in the Media
The presence of a private investigator in the media can cover a particularly broad range of subjects. These may include:
- private investigations and the professional activities of private investigators,
- missing-person searches and tracing individuals,
- family-related and professional investigations,
- electronic and digital investigations,
- TSCM bug sweeps and technical inspections,
- online security and personal data protection,
- modern technical methods and private investigation equipment,
- child protection and the safe use of technology.
Such subjects are presented with respect for the privacy and confidentiality of the cases handled by the agency.
Experience and Presence in the Private Investigation Sector
Nikos Pelekasis & Associates Private Investigation Agency has been active in the field since 1980, combining decades of experience with modern investigative techniques and technological tools.
Media appearances represent only one part of the agency’s professional activities. Its primary focus remains the investigation of each case with confidentiality, discretion and professionalism, in accordance with the applicable legal framework.
For more information about the history and experience of the agency, you can visit our Company Profile and Nikos Pelekasis’ Biography, while a detailed overview of the available services can be found under Private Investigation Services.
