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2 clusters · 10 sources · 6 days · First seen · Last updated

ATM explosions and cash thefts in Greece

Overview

A series of ATM explosions targeting cash reserves has occurred in Greece. On August 31, unknown perpetrators detonated an ATM in Perachora, Corinthia, around 5:00 AM, escaping with approximately 91,000 euros after causing extensive damage to the machine and surrounding area.

On September 5, a similar incident took place in Stoupa, Messinia. Perpetrators detonated an ATM located outside a supermarket on the Kalamata–Areopoli National Road shortly before 4:00 AM, stealing approximately 200,000 euros. While the blast caused significant damage to the machine and a supermarket facade, no injuries were reported.

In both instances, local criminal investigation departments have launched investigations and manhunts, utilizing security footage to track the suspects.

Entities

Corinthia · Perachora · Kalamata · Stoupa · Messinia

Timeline

  1. 7 days ago

    [CRIME] 7 sources
    Stoupa ATM explosion results in 200,000 euro theft

    Perpetrators detonated an ATM in Stoupa, Messinia, stealing approximately 200,000 euros. No injuries were reported, and a police manhunt is underway.

  2. 12 days ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources
    Perachora ATM explosion results in 91,000 euro theft

    Unknown thieves detonated an ATM in Perachora, Corinthia, stealing approximately 91,000 euros early Monday morning.

Sources

anagnostis.org · cretaone.gr · ertnews.gr · gargalianoionline.gr · lykavitos.gr · madata.gr · pelop.gr · protothema.gr · tanea.gr · thetoc.gr