Four Turkish nationals have been charged in connection with the murder of a 39-year-old Turkish national in Athens’ Kypseli district on November 5 last year, police said. All suspects have fled the country.
According to the police, two individuals carried out the murder after being recruited and ordered by a third suspect, who was directed by a fourth individual currently incarcerated in a Greek prison. The fourth suspect allegedly organized and directed the operation.
Police focused their investigation on the Oinofyta refugee camp, north of Athens, which was described as the perpetrators’ “base of operations.” Testimonies and video footage showed the third suspect recruiting the shooters there. The assailants then traveled to Kypseli, where they shot the victim as he entered his car. Afterward, they fled on foot, discarding the weapon, which was later recovered.
Forensic analysis confirmed that the shell casings found at the crime scene matched the recovered weapon.
The suspects have prior criminal records, including charges for illegal border crossing and weapons violations. They are also wanted by Turkish authorities for ties to criminal organizations, theft, armed robberies and drug trafficking.
The case has been forwarded to judicial authorities for further investigation.