Greek Police Name Scammers That Targeted Elderly People

by · Greek City Times

Greek police have released the names and photographs of 18 people allegedly involved in three criminal groups that defrauded elderly victims across Greece, stealing money, jewellery and other valuables worth more than €700,000.

The groups operated two criminal organisations and one gang, with members posing as accountants or employees of the Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (DEDDIE) to deceive unsuspecting older people.

Police have linked the groups to 39 incidents involving fraud, theft and attempted offences. Officers dismantled the networks following coordinated raids on the morning of Thursday, 29 October, in Argolida, Messinia and Attica. They arrested 10 key suspects, aged between 21 and 39.

Police release details of 18 suspects

Authorities have identified the following 10 arrested suspects:

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  • Dimitrios Stravako, born on 10 May 1988 in Kalamata.
  • Panteleimon Dimitropoulos, born on 9 May 1992 in Kalamata.
  • Ioannis Karagkounis, born on 28 December 1990 in Kalymnos.
  • Theodoros Karagkounis, born on 8 July 1992 in Argos.
  • Marios Moschos, born on 13 December 1987 in Athens.
  • Christos Karachalios, born on 20 February 2001 in Nafplio.
  • Dionysios Karagkounis, born on 22 August 1993 in Tripoli.
  • Konstantinos Dimitropoulos, born on 3 June 2005 in Argos.
  • Konstantinos Anastasopoulos, born on 11 October 2001 in Kalamata.

  • Tehseen Mushtaq, born on 10 September 2003 in Pakistan.

Police have also released the details of eight suspects who remain at large:

  • Konstantinos Kalyvas, born on 7 November 2002 in Tripoli.
  • Ijaz Hussain, born on 1 January 1978 in Pakistan.
  • Thrasivoulos Lenteris, born on 24 December 1957 in Panariti, Argolida.
  • Sofia Leggeri, born on 3 September 2005 in Argos.
  • Frederiki Lenteri, born on 11 November 1991 in Argos.
  • Panagiota Panagiotopoulou, born on 24 October 1996 in Kalamata.
  • Paraskevi Karagkouni, born on 19 February 1976 in Argos.
  • Christos Moschos, born on 29 November 2004 in Nafplio.

How the groups allegedly operated

According to an investigation by the Nafplio Sub-Directorate for the Prosecution and Investigation of Crimes, the suspects had established an organised telephone fraud operation, with members assigned specific roles and operating from different call centres.

They contacted unsuspecting members of the public, posing either as DEDDIE employees or accountants. Using false claims, they sought to gain their victims’ trust and persuade them to hand over jewellery and cash.

The three groups operated in Argolida, Corinthia, Arcadia, Aetolia-Acarnania and other parts of Greece. Police traced the earliest recorded offences to March 2026.

Corinthia group allegedly stole €482,766

The first criminal organisation operated its call centre in the wider Corinthia region and allegedly carried out offences between 30 May and 16 October 2026.

Police identified 10 people in connection with this group and arrested five of them.

Investigators attribute at least 25 criminal offences to the network, with its alleged proceeds reaching €482,766.

Nea Kios group allegedly stole €210,150

The second organisation operated its call centre in Nea Kios, Argolida, and allegedly remained active from 22 March to 8 October.

Police identified six Greek nationals and two foreign nationals in connection with the case. Investigators solved at least 11 cases involving fraud and theft.

The group allegedly obtained €210,150 through its activities.

Zefyri group allegedly stole more than €15,000

The third group operated from Zefyri, Attica, between 19 and 26 August 2026.

Police identified three Greek nationals as members and linked the group to at least three criminal offences. Investigators estimate its alleged financial proceeds at more than €15,000.

Police seize phones, vehicles and jewellery

During simultaneous searches of suspects’ homes and vehicles, police seized:

  • 39 mobile phones.
  • 33 telephone connections.
  • Nine vehicles allegedly used to facilitate the criminal activities.
  • Numerous pieces of jewellery and other valuables.
  • Pairs of number plates belonging to vehicles that were no longer in operation.

Investigators will examine the seized evidence as their preliminary investigation continues, seeking to establish whether the suspects were involved in additional cases.

Authorities have filed serious criminal charges against those involved, including participation in a criminal organisation, fraud, aggravated theft and attempted offences, as applicable.

(Source: AMNA)

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