15-year-old in Skiathos alleges sexual abuse by 17-year-old, threats of online video release
Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Police in Skiathos are investigating a sexual abuse case involving a 15-year-old boy.
- The minor alleges he was repeatedly sexually assaulted by a 17-year-old who threatened to post videos online.
- The case reportedly came to light when the 17-year-old visited the 15-year-old at his workplace.
Authorities in Skiathos are investigating allegations of sexual abuse against a 15-year-old boy. The minor claims he was subjected to repeated sexual acts by a 17-year-old since 2024. The older teen allegedly threatened to upload videos of the abuse online.
The case reportedly surfaced when the 17-year-old visited the 15-year-old at his summer job. This incident prompted the younger boy to confide in his parents, who then contacted the police.
The 17-year-old allegedly threatened that he would upload videos of the abuse online.
During his statement at the Skiathos Police Department, a psychologist was reportedly present to assist the 15-year-old during his lengthy testimony. Police have taken the 17-year-old and his father into custody. The 17-year-old's mobile phone was confiscated for examination as part of the preliminary investigation.
The 17-year-old denies the allegations, stating that he and the 15-year-old were friends and that their interactions were consensual. A case file is being compiled, and the investigation is ongoing. The presumption of innocence applies to the accused until the judicial process concludes.
The 17-year-old allegedly supported that they were friends and that there was consent between them.
Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.