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Τρίτη, 08 Μαΐου 2018 16:26

14 individuals arrested in Athens on terror-related charge after suspect bank account ID'd

Fourteen people were arrested in greater Athens area on Tuesday morning on terrorism-related charges, and specifically with bank-rolling a terrorist organization - a self-styled anti-state outfit in this case.

Fourteen people were arrested in greater Athens area on Tuesday morning on terrorism-related charges, and specifically with bank-rolling a terrorist organization - a self-styled anti-state outfit in this case.

According to initial reports, the arrested individuals allegedly deposited money into a bank account leading to Costas Yiatzoglou, who remains in pre-trial incarceration on charges of sending a letter bomb to former Greek prime minister Loukas Papademos.

The suspects were identified as 13 Greek citizens and a foreign national – no nationality was listed – of which 11 are men, and three are women.

Authorities said the account was opened with a fake ID card. No information was given on the amount and number of transactions related to the account.