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15-year-old in Skiathos alleges sexual abuse by 17-year-old, threats of online video release
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15-year-old in Skiathos alleges sexual abuse by 17-year-old, threats of online video release

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

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  • 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.

โ€” SourceReporting on the alleged threats made by the 17-year-old.

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.

โ€” SourceReporting on the 17-year-old's defense.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.