Maria Danaeformerly known as a model and television pundit, was arrested on charges of participating in criminal organizationwhich, according to investigators, was engaged in armed robberies gas stations and mini-markets in the areas Attica.
The investigation was carried out West Attica Crime Investigation Departmentduring which they were detained five peopleincluding 31 year old Maria Danais WITH.known to TV viewers by his initials D.P..
According to police, the 31-year-old woman had previously participated in beauty pageantswhere she won victories, and in recent years she regularly appeared on television in the role psychotherapisthaving received noticeable popularity.
Progress of the operation and composition of the group
A coordinated police operation took place on Wednesday, January 14and led to the arrest five supposed members criminal group: a 31-year-old woman and four aged men 58, 46, 33 and 32 years old. Another person is involved in the case materials.
The figure attracts special attention 46 year old manwho was reportedly previously involved in murder of DIAS police officers in the area Rentis V 2011 and was already serving a prison sentence.
According to investigators, 31 year old man played the role “carrier”driving the car in which the group members fled after committing robberies.
Charges and geography of robberies
Criminal proceedings have been opened against the detainees on charges that, depending on the role of each, include creation of a criminal organization, robbery, complicity in robbery And violation of weapons laws.
The investigation believes that the group began active activities in August 2025carrying out attacks on gas stations and convenience stores in areas Petrupoli, Ilion, Peristeri, Agios Anargyros, Camatero, Metamorphosi, Agios Stefanos, Athens center And Paleo-Psychico.
Reportedly 46 year old suspect, sometimes alone and sometimes with 32 year old accomplice, entered stores, threatened employees revolver or knife and stole money from cash registers, mobile phones and goods.
The robberies were committed mainly in the evening and early morning hours. The criminals were in hoodedcompletely covering the face, and in glovesto avoid identification. In one episode, a store employee received stab wound to the abdomen.
The rest of the group, including famous modelaccording to the police, provided logistics supportdelivering performers to crime scenes and organizing them escape after robbery.
All detainees were taken to competent prosecutor for further proceedings.
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