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Zografou arson attack investigation
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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, a third suspect, a 34-year-old man, was arrested by the Hellenic Police's Sub-directorate for Combating Organized Sports Violence, Violence arrested a 34-year-old man identified by police 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.
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- 2026-10-17 16:14 UTC Zografou arson attack investigation
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