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Greece to propose use of 'casual' tax spies to help fill coffers

Athens may run out of cash before end of March as tax receipts shrink

Published Sun, Mar 8, 2015 · 09:50 PM

Paris

DESPITE the European accord last month to extend a financial lifeline to Greece, Athens is rapidly running out of cash.

So it is scrambling to find new, even radical ways to fill the shortfall - including a proposal to recruit citizens and tourists to spy on suspected tax evaders.

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