Kefalonia coach Parisis Kouloumpis faces prosecution for crimes against minors

Kefalonia athletics coach sexual abuse investigation Greek police minor protection

Greek authorities have released the identity of Parisis Kouloumpis, a 50-year-old athletics coach from Kefalonia, following his arrest on July 3, 2026, in Argostoli. The disclosure was ordered by the Prosecutor of First Instance of Kefalonia and ratified by the Prosecutor of Appeals of Patras to assist in the investigation and detection of further crimes.

Kouloumpis faces multiple criminal charges, including the repeated rape of a minor (both completed and attempted) and the repeated abuse of minors, specifically involving a victim over the age of 14. The prosecution noted the aggravating circumstance that the suspect was a coach providing lessons to the minors.

Additionally, he is charged with the repeated production, acquisition, and possession of child pornography via information systems. The investigation was reportedly initiated after a mother contacted 'The Smile of the Child' organization in December 2025 to report sexual harassment and physical violence used by the coach during training sessions. Authorities are calling on citizens with any relevant information to contact the Argostoli Crime Investigation Department.

Entities

Argostoli · Greek Police · Hellenic Police · Kefalonia · Parisis Kouloumpis · The Smile of the Child

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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[○ 1 SOURCE] The coach allegedly used physical violence and derogatory comments against children during training. athina984.gr
[● 15 SOURCES] The suspect, Parisis Kouloumpis, is charged with the rape of a minor, both completed and attempted. lawandorder.gr · athina984.gr · www.thestival.gr · www.lamiareport.gr · www.tromaktiko.gr · +9 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] The investigation was triggered by a mother contacting 'The Smile of the Child' organization to report sexual harassment. athina984.gr
[● 15 SOURCES] Greek authorities have released the identity of a coach in Kefalonia facing prosecution for crimes against minors. lawandorder.gr · athina984.gr · www.thestival.gr · www.lamiareport.gr · www.tromaktiko.gr · +9 more
[● 15 SOURCES] The charges include the abuse of minors and the possession and production of child pornography via information systems. lawandorder.gr · athina984.gr · www.thestival.gr · www.lamiareport.gr · www.tromaktiko.gr · +9 more
[● 15 SOURCES] The crimes allegedly involved a minor over the age of 14. lawandorder.gr · athina984.gr · www.thestival.gr · www.lamiareport.gr · www.tromaktiko.gr · +9 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] The investigation began after a mother contacted 'The Smile of the Child' organization in December 2025 to report sexual harassment. athina984.gr
[● 8 SOURCES] Parisis Kouloumpis was arrested on July 3, 2026, in Argostoli, Kefalonia. www.usay.gr · www.press-gr.com · www.alfavita.gr · www.zougla.gr · www.irafina.gr · +2 more
[● 15 SOURCES] The suspect worked as an athletics coach. www.press-gr.com · www.alfavita.gr · www.lamiareport.gr · www.tromaktiko.gr · www.usay.gr · +9 more
[● 6 SOURCES] The identity disclosure was ordered by the Prosecutor of First Instance of Kefalonia and ratified by the Prosecutor of Appeals of Patras. www.usay.gr · www.alfavita.gr · www.irafina.gr · kefaloniamagazine.gr · www.tanea.gr
[● 11 SOURCES] Greek police released the identity and photos of a coach in Kefalonia following a prosecutor's order. www.lamiareport.gr · www.tromaktiko.gr · www.usay.gr · lawandorder.gr · www.press-gr.com · +6 more
[● 11 SOURCES] The suspect's role as a gymnastics coach is considered an aggravating circumstance in the prosecution. www.lamiareport.gr · www.tromaktiko.gr · www.usay.gr · lawandorder.gr · www.press-gr.com · +6 more