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Egyptian Suspect Paid for Failed Grenade Attack in Greece; Fourth Accomplice Sought
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Egyptian Suspect Paid for Failed Grenade Attack in Greece; Fourth Accomplice Sought

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Greek authorities are investigating a failed grenade attack near the former prosecutor general's residence, focusing on the organization and participants.
  • The alleged attacker, an Egyptian national, received an advance payment of 500 euros and was promised an additional 2,000 euros upon completion.
  • Investigators are seeking a fourth individual believed to have played a key role in coordinating the attack, with evidence suggesting it was a premeditated act.

Greek authorities are intensifying their investigation into a failed grenade attack that occurred near the residence of former Supreme Court prosecutor general Isidoros Dogiakos. The focus is on understanding the attack's organization and identifying all individuals involved.

The Egyptian who allegedly undertook to carry out the attack had received an advance payment of 500 euros, while he had agreed to collect another 2,000 euros after the completion of the mission.

— ERT InformationInformation obtained by ERT regarding the payment to the alleged attacker.

Information obtained by ERT suggests the Egyptian national, who allegedly carried out the attack, received an initial payment of 500 euros. He had agreed to receive a further 2,000 euros after successfully completing the mission. Police believe his role was limited to executing the plan, not orchestrating it.

The Hellenic National Intelligence Service is now searching for a fourth person suspected of playing a crucial role in the preparation and coordination of the assault. While three individuals have been identified so far, authorities suspect at least one more accomplice remains at large. Evidence indicates the attack was not spontaneous but carefully planned with a clear division of roles.

The police believe that his role was limited to the execution of the plan, without being the one who organized it.

— PolicePolice assessment of the alleged attacker's role.

Investigators are meticulously examining the suspects' communications before and after the incident, hoping to uncover critical information about the mastermind or any support personnel. Security camera footage and digital data are also being analyzed to reconstruct the perpetrators' movements. Authorities emphasize that the failed detonation of the grenade does not diminish the seriousness of the incident, as a successful attack could have had severe consequences.

The action was not spontaneous but had been planned in advance, with a clear division of roles among those involved.

— AuthoritiesAuthorities' conclusion about the premeditated nature of the attack.
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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.

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