Dubai detains 'Entik' and 'Leonidas' accused of leading Greek Mafia network

Dubai arrests Entik Leonidas Greek Mafia illegal cigarette smuggling

Dubai authorities have placed in custody two suspects known as “Entik” (also called “Voice”) and “Leonidas”. They are alleged to be the head and deputy of a Russian‑speaking criminal organization that runs illegal cigarette smuggling and has carried out contract killings against members of the Greek Mafia. The group is said to include members from Russia, Ukraine and Georgia and is linked to extortion, kidnappings, bombings, arson and murders of Giannis Skafoutros, Vasilis Roumbetas, Dionysis Mouzakitis and Vangelis Zampounis.

Greek police have asked the United Arab Emirates to extradite the two men to Greece, and Cyprus has filed a similar request. Russia, however, has protested, saying the suspects should not be sent to Greece or Cyprus for security reasons. The detainees have been held in Dubai for roughly two weeks, and officials expect a decision on the extradition requests soon.

Entities: Dubai authorities · Entik · Entik (alias “Voice”) · Entik (alias) · Entik (also known as “Voice”) · Greece · Greek Mafia · Greek Mafia (organized crime network) · Greek Police · Greek authorities · Leonidas · Leonidas (Uzbeks‑origin deputy)

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What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 7 SOURCES] The suspects are accused of multiple murders, including those of Giannis Skafoutros, Vasilis Roumbetas, Dionysis Mouzakitis and Vangelis Zampounis. (criminal charges)
[● 11 SOURCES] The organization includes members of Russian, Ukrainian and Georgian origin. (All articles)
[● 7 SOURCES] The group is involved in extortion, kidnappings, bombings, arson and contracts to kill members of the Greek Mafia. (criminal activities)
[● 7 SOURCES] 'Leonidas' is alleged deputy of the organization, of Uzbek origin, and was wanted under an international arrest warrant. (role)
[● 11 SOURCES] Greek authorities have requested extradition of the two suspects to Greece. (All articles)
[● 9 SOURCES] Dubai authorities detained 'Entik' and 'Leonidas' in Dubai. (Nueva)
[● 9 SOURCES] Dubai served as the operational base for the organization’s criminal network. (Nueva)
[● 7 SOURCES] 'Entik' is alleged head of the Greek Mafia involved in illegal cigarette trafficking and organized crime. (role)
[● 4 SOURCES] The arrests occurred about two weeks before Dubai confirmed the detainees remain in custody. (Articles note the timing of the arrests and later confirmation.)
[● 7 SOURCES] Entik and Leonidas were arrested by Dubai authorities. (All articles report the detention in Dubai.)
[● 11 SOURCES] Cypriot authorities have also requested the extradition of the two suspects. (All articles)
[● 9 SOURCES] The two men are alleged heads of a criminal organization involved in illegal cigarette smuggling, extortion, kidnappings, bombings, arson and contract killings. (Nueva)