Greek police arrest nine in gang that stole €370,000 from Attica jewellery stores
Greek police have arrested nine members of a gang that stole €370,000 worth of jewellery from stores across Attica since early 2026, with one more suspect still at large.
Arrests and gang structure
Greek police have dismantled a criminal gang responsible for a series of jewellery store burglaries across Attica, arresting nine members in a coordinated operation on the morning of 1 July 2026. The arrests were carried out by the Piraeus Crime Investigation Subdivision, with support from the O.P.K.E. rapid response unit and other police forces. The suspects, aged 21 to 45, were taken into custody, while a tenth member has been identified and is being sought. The gang had been active since at least the beginning of 2026, according to the preliminary investigation.
Modus operandi
The group operated from a base in the Ano Korydallos settlement. Their method involved first stealing vehicles, which they used to travel to and from the targeted stores. After each burglary, they abandoned the stolen cars near their base and switched to other vehicles. To break into the jewellery stores, they either forced open security shutters with crowbars or smashed glass windows. Once inside, they took gold jewellery. The perpetrators took precautions by wearing gloves, hoods, and dark clothing. The stolen items were then handed over to an accomplice in the Ano Liosia area, who was responsible for selling them on the black market and distributing the proceeds among the gang members.
Investigation and seizures
The police investigation, which began after a series of recorded burglaries, led to the identification of the suspects. In total, six jewellery store break-ins and seven vehicle thefts have been solved. The total illicit gain is calculated at €370,000. During searches of the defendants' residences, officers confiscated €4,000 in cash, numerous pieces of jewellery, 11 mobile phones described as "operational", five vehicles, and clothing used in the crimes.
Legal charges
A case file has been opened against the nine arrested individuals, including charges of forming and joining a criminal organisation, aggravated theft committed professionally and repeatedly (both completed and attempted), damage to foreign property, and money laundering from criminal activities. The suspects have been brought before the public prosecutor.
