Arrest of 17-year-old in Kalamaria for blackmail and school violence
A minor in Thessaloniki was arrested after threatening a classmate to publish a video of a beating. He faces charges of threats, grievous bodily harm, theft and breach of GDPR.
Kalamaria: 17-year-old accused of blackmailing classmate with beating video
Police authorities in Thessaloniki have arrested a 17-year-old student following a complaint by a classmate of school violence and blackmail, according to Newsit.gr.
The incident occurred in Kalamaria. Last Friday, the victim student allegedly suffered an attack by a group of individuals within the school premises. The perpetrators, according to the complaint, did not limit themselves to the beating, but also took a small bag that the victim had with him.
In the following days the matter took on a new dimension. The 17-year-old who was arrested allegedly threatened his classmate that he would publicise the video of the attack, unless he resigned from the school council.
The student's complaint immediately mobilised the authorities, who proceeded with the arrest of the minor. A case file was opened against him for threats, grievous bodily harm, theft and violation of legislation concerning personal data. The 17-year-old is expected to be brought before the competent prosecutor.
Source: Newsit.gr