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Afghan man held in Athens suitcase death admits hiding body

A 26-year-old Afghan man has admitted hiding the body of a British charity worker in an abandoned building but denies murdering her.

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The short version

A 26-year-old Afghan man is held in connection with the death of a British charity worker found dead in a suitcase in Athens. He has admitted hiding her body but denies killing her.

Sharif Ahmadzai, a 26-year-old Afghan man, was arrested in connection with the death of Elisabeth-Jane Ross, a British charity worker.2,1 Ross's body was found inside a suitcase in an abandoned building in Athens last month.2,1 Ahmadzai has admitted to hiding Ross's body but denies murdering her.2,1

Police are investigating Ross's final hours to determine a possible motive for her death.1 Ahmadzai fled Afghanistan as a teenager before settling in Greece.2

Why it matters

  • Elisabeth-Jane Ross was a Scottish charity worker based in Athens, according to reports.1

  • The case has drawn attention due to the unusual circumstances of the body's discovery and the suspect's background as a former refugee.2

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