He was dismissed after an investigation by the police officers of the Aegialia Criminal Crime Department, a criminal organization whose members committed thefts in houses and vehicles, in the wider Aegialia area.

In this case, two domestic men, members of a criminal organization, were arrested, against which a criminal case was filed for criminal organization, committing distinguished thefts, prevention and suppression of money laundering and violating the laws.

At the same time, a case file was filed for a criminal organization, committing distinguished thefts, complicity in distinguished cases of theft and the prevention and suppression of money laundering and terrorism funding, at the expense of another ten nationals, of which two are 15, of the two minors for neglecting their supervision.

From the investigation of the police officers of the Aegialia Criminal Prosecution and Criminal Crimes, it was determined that members of the criminal organization from June 2024 to March 2025 committed a total of 24 cases of thefts in Aegialia areas and vehicles (21) England, printed tables on gold leaf, electronic devices and two mobile phones, gaining illegal asset benefit, exceeding 375,000 euros, causing damage worth 30,000 euros.

How did they act

In terms of the methodology of the criminal organization, the defendants had set up a structured team for the purpose of committing theft.

In particular, they rented vehicles as a means of safe approach and escape from the theft sites, and in addition to their houses, they chose as targets and vehicles parked in coastal areas during the summer months. When committing the thefts, they took special self -protection measures, covering the characteristics of their faces and wearing gloves.

At the same time, in order to make it difficult for police to be found by police authorities, they had been provided with mobile phone SIM cards named to non -existent aliens “Ghost Phones”.

What was found in investigations

In investigations carried out by police officers of the Aegialia Criminal Prosecution and Criminal Crimes in the homes of the two arrested were found and confiscated:

  • numerous jewelry,
  • 1 foldable knife, -1- heavyweight and -2- cartridges
  • 6 mobile phones, SIM cards and mobile phone box and
  • 1 car, which they used in addition to the rented to commit theft.

The detainees will be referred to the Achaia Public Prosecutor / Parallel Aigio.

Police investigations continue to ascertain whether members of the criminal organization are also involved in other cases of theft.