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Criminal arrests in Greece

Overview

Recent police activity in Greece has resulted in several arrests for criminal activity.

In Aetolia-Acarnania, a man and a minor were arrested for stealing air conditioning units from a tourist accommodation in Cryoneri. The theft, valued at approximately 700 euros, was solved by the Messolonghi Crime Investigation Department through the analysis of security camera footage.

In Nea Makri, a 48-year-old man was arrested facing a total prison sentence of 35 years and six months for multiple convictions involving fraud, forgery, and incitement. His schemes included selling rental vehicles via online advertisements after collecting deposits, using forged bank slips to gain access to rental properties to scam new tenants, and posing as a lawyer to solicit money from individuals with bank debts.

Entities

Nafpaktos · Cryoneri · Messolonghi Crime Investigation Department · Nea Makri · Greek Police

Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 3 sources
    Nea Makri: Man arrested with 35-year prison sentence for fraud

    A 48-year-old man was arrested in Nea Makri, Greece, facing 35 years in prison for various fraud schemes involving vehicle rentals, real estate, and fake legal services.

  2. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Man arrested for stealing air conditioners from Greek tourist accommodation

    A man and a minor were identified via security cameras after stealing 700 euros worth of air conditioning units from a rental property in Cryoneri, Greece.

Sources

alphatv.gr · naftemporiki.gr · pelop.gr · sinidisi.gr · thetoc.gr