Greek authorities dismantle criminal ring targeting elderly victims

Greek law enforcement agencies have dismantled a criminal network responsible for defrauding elderly individuals across the country. Following coordinated police operations conducted on October 29 in Argolida, Messinia, and Attica, authorities arrested 10 core members of the group, aged between 21 and 39. The authorities have officially released the names and photographs of 18 individuals involved in the criminal activity to facilitate the ongoing investigation.

The criminal operation consisted of two distinct organizations and one gang. The perpetrators impersonated electricity utility (DEDDIE) employees or accountants to deceive their victims. Police successfully resolved a total of 39 cases involving fraud, theft, and attempted theft. Through these elaborate scams, the network managed to extort over €700,000 from unsuspecting citizens. The investigation is currently ongoing as officials work to track the full extent of the illegal operations and recover the stolen funds. Identified suspects include Dimitrios Stravakos, Panteleimon Dimitropoulos, Ioannis Karagkounis, Theodoros Karagkounis, Marios Moschos, and Christos Karachalios.