Greek Police dismantle criminal group behind Lefkada bomb plot

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Greek authorities have dismantled a criminal organization linked to a bomb plot targeting the villa of an 81-year-old Greek-American businessman in Lefkada. The incident, which occurred in January 2026, involved an explosive device containing approximately 10 kilograms of explosive material. Although the device was ignited, the fuse reportedly went out, preventing an explosion.

Police have arrested six individuals—five men and one woman—in various locations, including Piraeus, Aegina, and Nikaia. Investigators believe the group was acting under orders from two inmates at Malandrino Prison, who are identified as the moral instigators of the attack. The group is believed to consist of eight members in total.

In a separate but related law enforcement action, police in Lasithi conducted an operation targeting drug trafficking. This resulted in the arrest of six Greek nationals and the seizure of 132.9 grams of cocaine, 3 grams of cannabis, and 42,820 euros in cash.

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Attica · Greek Police · Greek-American businessman · Hellenic Police · Lasithi · Lefkada · Malandrini Detention Center · Malandrini Detention Center · Malandrini Prison · Malandrino Prison

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Police seized 132.9 grams of cocaine and 42,820 euros in cash during an operation in Lasithi. cretaone.gr
[● 12 SOURCES] The explosive device used in the Lefkada plot contained approximately 10 kilograms of explosive material. lawandorder.gr · www.thetoc.gr · dete.gr · www.thenewspaper.gr · www.zarpanews.gr · +7 more
[● 11 SOURCES] Six members of the Lefkada criminal group, including five men and one woman, were arrested in various locations including Piraeus and Aegina. lawandorder.gr · www.thetoc.gr · dete.gr · www.zarpanews.gr · www.bizznews.gr · +6 more
[● 11 SOURCES] The group in Lefkada was allegedly acting on orders from two inmates at Malandrino Prison. lawandorder.gr · www.thetoc.gr · dete.gr · www.zarpanews.gr · www.bizznews.gr · +6 more
[● 12 SOURCES] An eight-member criminal group was identified in connection with a bomb plot against an 81-year-old Greek-American businessman's villa in Lefkada. lawandorder.gr · www.thetoc.gr · dete.gr · www.thenewspaper.gr · www.zarpanews.gr · +7 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] Six Greek nationals were arrested in Lasithi for involvement in a criminal organization and drug law violations. cretaone.gr
[● 3 SOURCES] A 23-year-old woman was arrested for her role in a criminal group that stole over 130,000 euros worth of goods in Attica.
[● 10 SOURCES] Arrests were made in Piraeus, Menidi, Nikaia, Perama, Aegina, and Agkistri. dete.gr · www.zarpanews.gr · www.bizznews.gr · www.lykavitos.gr · www.capital.gr · +5 more
[● 9 SOURCES] The target of the bomb plot was an 81-year-old Greek-American businessman. dete.gr · www.thenewspaper.gr · www.zarpanews.gr · www.capital.gr · www.haniotika-nea.gr · +4 more
[● 9 SOURCES] The explosive device contained approximately 10 kilograms of explosive material. dete.gr · www.thenewspaper.gr · www.zarpanews.gr · www.capital.gr · www.haniotika-nea.gr · +4 more
[● 9 SOURCES] Two inmates at Malandrino Prison are identified as the masterminds who allegedly ordered the attack. dete.gr · www.zarpanews.gr · www.capital.gr · www.bizznews.gr · www.lykavitos.gr · +4 more
[● 10 SOURCES] Six individuals, including five men and one woman, were arrested in connection with a bomb plot in Lefkada. dete.gr · www.zarpanews.gr · www.bizznews.gr · www.lykavitos.gr · www.capital.gr · +5 more