Fire at gambling shop in Euboea – 69-year-old arrested
A 69-year-old man has been arrested in Euboea on suspicion of arson at a gambling establishment. He is reported to have confessed to the act following a loss of a large sum of money.
Arrest of 69-year-old for fire at gambling shop – confessed after losses
A 69-year-old man was arrested in Euboea on charges of arson at a gambling shop, according to Dikastiko.gr. According to evima, he is reported to have admitted to the act immediately after his arrest, claiming that he set fire to the shop following a loss of a large sum of money in gambling games.
The fire and initial investigations
The fire broke out at the shop during the early morning hours, causing extensive material damage to the business. After being extinguished by the Fire Service, the owners filed a complaint against unknown persons. On the basis of a prosecutor's order, a police investigation was immediately initiated.
Security cameras led to identification
Security camera footage from the area played a decisive role in the development of the case. According to police, the images recorded a man with his facial features covered breaking the shop window and subsequently entering the interior, where the fire broke out. The evaluation of this evidence ultimately led to the identification and arrest of the 69-year-old.
Case file forwarded to prosecutor
A case file has been compiled against the suspect, which is expected to be forwarded to the competent prosecutor. The case is now proceeding through the normal judicial process.
Source: Dikastiko.gr