Greek Mafia: Key members arrested in Germany and Greece

Greek Mafia organized crime extradition illegal tobacco arrest

Greek and German authorities have arrested a 31-year-old man in Germany who is accused of multiple murders and an attempted murder in Greece. The individual is identified as a member of a Russian-speaking criminal organization, often referred to as the "Greek Mafia," led by an individual known as "Entik." This organization has been involved in the production and trafficking of large quantities of illegal tobacco, as well as extortion and violent attacks.

The suspect is specifically linked to the murder of Vangelis Zambounis, which occurred in January 2024 in Neo Kosmos. He also faces charges related to the possession of a Kalashnikov rifle and the kidnapping of a correctional officer. Authorities have initiated extradition proceedings to bring him to justice in Greece.

In a related development, Greek police arrested a 49-year-old member of the same organization in Palaio Faliro. This individual, who had previously fled abroad, is accused of being part of the group's operational wing involved in extorting and assaulting business owners. A second person was also detained for aiding the 49-year-old.

Entities: 31-year-old suspect · Entik · German Federal Police · German authorities · German police · Germany · Giannis Skafthourou · Greek Mafia · Greek Police · Hellenic Police · Vangelis Zambouni · Vangelis Zambounis

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[● 9 SOURCES] Extradition processes from Germany to Greece have been initiated for the 31-year-old. (Greek Police)
[● 9 SOURCES] The suspect is a member of a criminal organization led by 'Entik' involved in illegal tobacco production and trafficking. (Greek Police)
[● 9 SOURCES] A 31-year-old man was arrested in Germany following cooperation between Greek and German authorities. (Greek Police)
[● 8 SOURCES] The 31-year-old faces charges including possession of a Kalashnikov rifle and kidnapping of a correctional officer. (Greek Police)
[● 2 SOURCES] A second individual was arrested in Palaio Faliro for aiding the 49-year-old criminal. (Greek Police)
[● 3 SOURCES] The 31-year-old is wanted for the murder of Vangelis Zambounis in January 2024. (Greek Police)
[● 9 SOURCES] The arrested individual is accused of three murders and one attempted murder in Greece. (Greek Police)
[● 4 SOURCES] A 49-year-old member of the same criminal organization was arrested in Palaio Faliro, Greece. (Greek Police)