Volos: Mother sentenced to 15 years for sexual abuse of daughter

A 52-year-old mother from Volos has been sentenced to 15 years in prison by the Larissa Mixed Jury Court for the sexual abuse of her minor daughter. The court reached a unanimous decision, refusing to grant any mitigating circumstances. Because the appeal does not have a suspensive effect, the defendant was immediately taken to prison.

The case, which shocked the local community when it was uncovered in July 2025, involved charges of producing, distributing, and possessing child pornography, as well as incestuous acts against a minor under the age of 12. The defendant admitted to the acts in court, claiming she acted under the guidance of a third party and was motivated by severe financial difficulties.

The investigation revealed that the victim, who suffers from sickle cell anemia and requires regular blood transfusions, lived in dire conditions without electricity or running water. The abuse was discovered after a citizen found a lost mobile phone in the Palaia area of Volos containing sexual material involving the minor. The victim has since been placed in a care facility.