The disappearance of 50-year-old Chinese businesswoman Yu Ting, who vanished from the coastal town of Artemida, east of Athens proper, has taken another twist as new allegations surfaced linking her to long-running property disputes involving hundreds of thousands of euros.
Yu Ting has been missing for 41 days, with Greek authorities continuing an extensive investigation that has so far failed to establish what happened after she was last seen. The case has attracted nationwide attention because of the unexplained circumstances surrounding her disappearance and her extensive business activities within the Chinese expatriate community in Greece.
According to new claims aired by local media, Yu had become embroiled in a years-long legal dispute over a property investment that relatives allege involved criminal elements. Her sister said the businesswoman had invested in a residence that was subsequently sold, leaving her without reimbursement despite legal action. The family claims more than 500,000 euros remained owed to her through the property dispute and other civil cases involving companies and private individuals.
Her husband said the matter had been before the courts for several years.
Investigators are also examining her financial and professional activities.
In addition to holding Greek citizenship, Yu had reportedly recently obtained an Albanian passport.
The couple purchased a two-story home in coastal Artemida in late 2025 and installed an extensive surveillance system after an attempted burglary shortly after moving in.
According to her husband, cameras were placed both inside and outside the residence following the break-in attempt. Despite the incident, relatives said she continued traveling alone throughout Athens, often using public transportation while collecting rental payments on behalf of wealthy Chinese property owners.
Among others, Yu worked as a translator, real estate intermediary, rental manager and legal representative for companies, conducting much of her business through the Chinese social media platform WeChat. She used the application to advertise Greek properties to buyers in China, communicate with clients and manage rental payments.
Separate reports have also pointed to deleted WeChat posts dating back to 2025 in which some Chinese users accused her of defrauding compatriots, allegations that have not been substantiated by authorities.
Over the past month, investigators have focused on reconstructing Yu’s final movements through surveillance footage, digital records and witness testimony while examining whether her disappearance is connected to her financial dealings or other aspects of her business activities. Authorities have not announced any arrests or identified a suspect, and the investigation remains ongoing.
