Corfu: Burglary Gang Dismantled, Five Arrested, Over 250,000 in Loot
Corfu, June 4 – Five individuals have been arrested in Corfu, accused of forming a criminal organization responsible for a series of burglaries across the island. The gang’s activities, which began in June 2025, resulted in stolen goods and cash exceeding 250,000.
Coordinated Police Operation Leads to Arrests
According to the Hellenic Police (EL.AS.), the five Greek nationals, aged 26, 28, 29, 33, and 56, were apprehended following a coordinated operation on Tuesday morning (June 2). The operation to dismantle the group took place in the Livadi Ropa area, with the participation of the Sub-Directorate for Crime Suppression and Investigation, the Prevention and Mediation Team (OPDI), OPKE, and the Support Platoon.
Modus Operandi and Identified Cases
The gang’s methodology involved breaking into homes or entering through unsecured balcony doors and windows, primarily targeting money and valuables. So far, nine cases of theft have been identified, which were committed mainly during the summer period of 2025 in various parts of the island.
Charges and Recovered Items
The case file also includes three other individuals. The charges against the arrested include participation in a criminal group, theft, electricity theft, illegal possession of weapons, drug possession, and dangerous driving.
During the police searches, the following items were found and confiscated:
- Valuables and an ecclesiastical icon
- Two hunting rifles
- The sum of 1,550 euros in cash
- 60 narcotic pills
- Cables used for illegal connection to the electricity grid (electricity theft)
The five arrested individuals were taken before the competent Prosecutorial Authority. The investigation by the Corfu Sub-Directorate for Crime Suppression and Investigation remains ongoing to ascertain the possible involvement of the implicated individuals in other criminal acts.
Source: dnews.gr
