Α Greek court has sentenced a chemistry professor to two and a half years in prison for a prolonged campaign of harassment and revenge porn against his former partner, also an educator, bringing an end to a case that spanned more than a decade.

The conviction, upheld by Greece’s Supreme Court, found the man guilty of repeated violations of personal data protection laws and continuous defamation following the breakdown of the couple’s relationship.

The case dates back to 2013, when the two colleagues began a relationship that ended in 2016. After the woman decided to separate, the man reportedly refused to accept the breakup and began targeting her with abusive behavior.

According to court findings, he sent a letter filled with insulting language and deliberately circulated it among their colleagues. When the woman later entered a new relationship with another teacher, the defendant confronted her in public and verbally abused her.

That same evening, he sent explicit photographs of the woman to her son’s mobile phone. The court heard that the man had previously provided private tutoring to the son, which gave him access to his contact details. The harassment continued for an extended period, causing significant psychological distress to the victim.

Judicial documents also detail a physical attack on the woman’s new partner. The defendant allegedly assaulted him outside his workplace, striking him on the head with a metal object and sending him to the hospital.

The harassment escalated further when the man again sent nude photos of the woman to her son, this time disguising the sender as a professional institution and including an offensive note containing false claims about her personal life. He also mailed similar material to the woman’s mother, using a misleading sender name to ensure the package would be opened.

The defendant denied all charges during the appeals process. However, the Supreme Court confirmed earlier rulings, concluding that he was responsible for sending the letters and explicit material.

The final verdict sentenced him to 2.5 years in prison for repeated defamation and repeated violations of personal data protection laws, marking a landmark case highlighting the legal consequences of revenge porn and sustained harassment in Greece.