Man arrested in Mystras for hiding father's body in freezer to collect pension

Authorities in Mystras, Greece, have arrested a 55-year-old man after discovering the remains of his 90-year-old father inside a professional freezer located in the basement of a hotel the suspect used as a residence. The discovery was triggered by a police investigation into the elderly man's disappearance, who had not been seen for at least two and a half years. While the suspect initially claimed his father was living in Athens, inquiries with the man's sister confirmed that she had not seen their father for years, leading investigators to search the property.

According to initial reports, the suspect admitted to concealing his father's death to continue collecting his pension. A forensic examination found no immediate signs of physical injury, though a formal autopsy is pending to determine the exact cause of death. The man faces charges including fraud, filing a false statement, and illegal possession of weapons. The investigation is ongoing to determine the circumstances of the father’s death and the duration of the concealment.