NEWS

Four men charged over Cretan heist

A prosecutor on Saturday brought criminal charges against three people allegedly involved in the robbery of a private security van transferring cash which netted 1 million euros in the area of Vassileies, in Iraklio, Crete, last September.

A fourth person was charged with being an accomplice.

Those charged were a 33-year-old restaurant owner, a 31-year-old taxi driver, a 30-year-old farmer and a 34-year-old minimarket owner.

According to reports, the police arrested the men based on DNA evidence.

Subscribe to our Newsletters

Enter your information below to receive our weekly newsletters with the latest insights, opinion pieces and current events straight to your inbox.

By signing up you are agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.