# Zografou arson attack investigation > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/zografou-arson-attack-investigation > Updated: 2026-10-17T11:21:07.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. On September 14, 2026, an arson attack occurred in the Zografou area of Athens. The blaze targeted a vehicle belonging to local deputy mayor Kostas Pitsios, as well as two motorcycles and an apartment building, though investigators believe the intended target was a high-ranking member of the Panathinaikos fan group known as ‘Vili’. Police have linked the incident to organized sports violence and broader criminal activities, including extortion and drug trafficking. Following the attack, authorities arrested two men, aged 33 and 35, on charges including gang activity and arson. By mid-October, the Hellenic Police's Sub-directorate for Combating Organized Sports Violence arrested a 34-year-old man identified as the mastermind behind the attack. Investigations revealed the incident was a case of mistaken identity; the perpetrators allegedly misidentified the location of the intended target, a high-ranking member of an organized fan group residing in a nearby house. Reports indicate the perpetrators were paid to carry out the act, with one receiving 350 euros and the other a quantity of cocaine valued at 350 euros. The fire caused significant damage to the vehicle, motorcycles, and an apartment building, posing a serious risk to residents and passersby. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-17: Zografou arson: Mastermind arrested in mistaken target attack Police arrested a 34-year-old mastermind behind an arson attack in Zografou that mistakenly targeted a deputy mayor's car instead of an organized sports fan. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zografou-mastermind-arrested-in-arson-attack-on-deputy-mayors-car ### 2026-10-14: Zografou arson attack linked to organized fan violence Police arrested two men for an arson attack in Zografou, Greece, which mistakenly targeted a deputy mayor's car instead of a high-ranking Panathinaikos fan leader. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zografou-arson-attack-linked-to-organized-fan-violence --- Cite as: Zografou arson attack investigation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/zografou-arson-attack-investigation