Former State Official Kosta Diamantis Sentenced to 84 Months in Absentia for Extortion
Kosta Diamantis, a fugitive who fled to Greece, has been sentenced in absentia to 84 months in prison by the U.S. District Court in Bridgeport for extorting bribes from contractors while serving as a state official overseeing school construction grants.
Hartford & New Haven, CT, September 30, 2026 —
Kosta Diamantis, a former state official, has been sentenced to 84 months in prison by the U.S. District Court in Bridgeport. The sentencing occurred in absentia, as Diamantis is currently a fugitive residing in Greece.
The conviction stems from charges related to extorting bribes from contractors. Diamantis held a position as a state official responsible for overseeing school construction grants. During his tenure, he allegedly solicited and accepted payments from contractors seeking to do business with the state.
The U.S. District Court in Bridgeport presided over the case. The specific details regarding the contractors involved or the total amount of bribes extorted were not provided in the summary. The court imposed an 84-month prison sentence.
Diamantis reportedly fled the country to Greece following the allegations or legal proceedings. His current status as a fugitive means he is not present to serve his sentence or face further legal processes within the United States. The timing of his flight relative to the sentencing was not specified.
The case highlights potential corruption within the oversight of state-funded construction projects. The sentencing aims to hold Diamantis accountable for his actions, despite his absence from the jurisdiction. The contractor details, specific dates of the offenses, and any subsequent actions or extradition efforts were not detailed.
Story summarized from the original created by Mark Pazniokas on ctmirror.org, see more information here.
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