Gang impersonating power company employees committed theft – haul of €250,000, two arrests
Two members of a criminal organisation, aged 18 and 16, were arrested in Fyli. The group had obtained over €250,000 by impersonating electricity supply employees.
Arrests in Fyli for fraud using "power leak" pretext
Two members of a criminal organisation — aged 18 and 16 — were arrested in a settlement in Fyli, following a coordinated operation by the Greek police. According to In.gr, the group had been operating since December 2025, committing distinct thefts and frauds in Attica and the region with a total haul exceeding €250,000.
The dismantling operation was carried out by the Kamatero Prosecution and Crime Investigation Department, with the support of the West Attica Prosecution and Crime Investigation Sub-directorate, the Zefyrio Department and the Special Crimes Unit.
Three operational teams and a hired vehicle
The defendants were organised into three operational teams with a clear hierarchical structure. Using a hired vehicle, they impersonated employees of an electricity supply company and cited alleged power leaks or radiation, in order to extort money and valuables from their victims.
To avoid detection, the defendants made use of numerous "operational" telephone connections, which they rotated systematically. Many members of the organisation maintained family or friendly relationships with one another.
Minors among victims in Oropos
A characteristic case is fraud committed in December 2025 in the Oropos area, targeting minors: impersonating employees of an electricity company, members of the organisation obtained valuables and cash with a total value of €3,000.
34 cases solved
From the investigation by the Kamatero Prosecution and Crime Investigation Department, a total of 34 cases of distinct thefts and frauds in Attica and the region have been solved. In addition to the two arrested individuals, the case file includes six other people who have been identified.
A case file was prepared against the arrested individuals for participation in a criminal organisation that committed distinct thefts on a continuing and professional basis, as well as fraud. The two defendants were referred to the competent prosecuting authority.
Source: In.gr