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Two 'PinkPanthers' Gang Members Arrested Abroad for Major Jewelry Heist

Published January 6, 2026, 12:14

Two members of the 'PinkPanthers' criminal organization have been arrested abroad in connection with a jewelry store robbery in Halkidiki in September 2025, with loot valued at nearly 580,000 euros. The arrests were made in Bulgaria and Croatia following the issuance of European Arrest Warrants. The organization operates in jewelry store robberies across European countries, employing sophisticated methods and forged documents. The arrested individuals had conducted detailed planning and surveillance prior to the robbery, using vehicles with stolen license plates and electric scooters for their escape. One of the arrested individuals is already registered in Switzerland for burglaries. Their extradition to Greece is expected.