Israeli Family Held Hostage by Taxi Driver in Athens Demands 600 Euros
A 38-year-old taxi driver in Athens allegedly held an Israeli family hostage, demanding 600 euros before releasing them. He was arrested on August 25, and police are investigating a similar complaint from a Canadian tourist.
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- Israeli family held hostage by taxi driver in Athens demanding 600 euros.
- Driver threatened family, blocked exit and luggage retrieval until payment.
- Family reported incident to police, leading to driver’s identification and arrest.
- Taxi found abandoned in Ano Liosia and returned to company.
- Driver also accused by Canadian tourist of attempting to extort 800 euros.
- Driver arrested on August 25 and charged with robbery in Athens.
On August 13, an Israeli family arriving at Athens' Eleftherios Venizelos Airport became hostages in a taxi driven by a 38-year-old man. The driver allegedly threatened the family, refusing to let them exit the vehicle or retrieve their luggage until they paid him 600 euros. The family complied with the demand before escaping the taxi and contacting the police.
Following the complaint, Greek authorities launched an investigation, analyzing digital evidence and identifying the suspect. The taxi was later found abandoned in Ano Liosia on Katakouzino Street and returned to its company. The driver, accompanied by his lawyer, was arrested on August 25 at the Syntagma police station under a robbery charge and brought before the Athens prosecutor.
Greek police also revealed an additional complaint against the same driver from a Canadian tourist, who accused him of attempting to extort 800 euros. The investigation into both incidents is ongoing.
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