Pink Panthers Members Arrested Abroad for Halkidiki Robbery

Two members of the criminal organization "Pink Panthers" have been arrested abroad for the robbery of a jewelry store in Halkidiki, which took place on September 2, 2025. The loot included watches and valuables worth approximately 580,000 euros.

The arrests were made in Bulgaria and Croatia, following European Arrest Warrants. The arrested individuals are a 48-year-old and a 46-year-old foreigner. According to police, the organization is structured within the Balkan Organized Crime framework and specializes in jewelry store robberies.

The investigation revealed that four members of the organization had been active in Greece from August 20 to September 2, 2025. They used forged travel documents and rented vehicles with stolen license plates. During the robbery, the 48-year-old and an accomplice immobilized employees with a gun, while the 46-year-old and a female accomplice monitored the area.

The 48-year-old has a criminal record in Switzerland for burglaries. The decision on their extradition to Greece is pending.

Source: APE-MPE