Navy officer arrested for arson attacks against former partners in Glyfada

On Friday, October 30, 2026, a 46-year-old officer in the Hellenic Navy allegedly carried out two arson attacks against former partners in Glyfada, Greece, within a 15-minute window. At approximately 02:20, the suspect entered the apartment of a former partner using flammable liquid from a canister, shortly after being captured on security footage covering the camera lens while wearing a hood and gloves.

At 02:35, the suspect reportedly traveled to another location in Glyfada, where he set fire to the vehicles belonging to another former partner, aged 55, and her 51-year-old current boyfriend. The perpetrator was previously known to authorities regarding a domestic violence case.

While the suspect was initially arrested, reports indicate that the Naval Court is currently reviewing the matter to determine the next procedural steps in the ongoing investigation. The attacks are believed to be motivated by personal grievances, with one victim noting she had previously informed the suspect that she wanted to end their relationship.