Authorities are intensifying their investigation into the mafia-style execution of Giorgos Moschouris who was shot outside a medical center in Chalandri last week. The execution, described as one of the most costly death contracts in recent years, has sent shockwaves through the city.
The victim was gunned down by two assailants dressed in black who ambushed him outside the clinic. As Moschouris exited the building, he was sprayed with bullets from an assault rifle, shot in the back and face, and left dead in front of his car. The brutal attack, which took place in broad daylight, caused panic as stray bullets struck the clinic’s ground floor and nearby vehicles, showing the perpetrators’ complete disregard for innocent bystanders.
Investigation Focus and Evidence Collection
Authorities are combing through surveillance footage from nearby cameras, gathering witness testimonies, and even examining the victim’s car for potential DNA evidence. According to police analyst Stavros Balaskas, the investigation is proceeding with urgency, as numerous videos have been collected from the scene. “The police have been on the lookout for any footage they could find,” he explained to MEGA. “The critical detail is that the vehicle was not fully destroyed, and investigators are now focusing on gathering clues from the car, particularly DNA samples.”
Despite receiving intelligence warnings about a possible attack, Moschouris, who had many enemies, did not take additional precautions. The police had informed him of the potential threat to his life, but the circumstances indicate a cold and calculated execution.
A Cold Killing with No Honor Among Killers
The nature of this execution has raised questions about the ethics of mafia-style killings. In the past, high-profile assassinations in the Greek mafia often adhered to an unspoken “code of honor,” ensuring that the killing was carried out in a way that minimized the risk of collateral damage. However, the reckless and brazen attack that killed Moschouris shows a departure from this code, with no regard for innocent lives in the vicinity.
“There’s no form of crime harsher than one where someone is paid to kill,” said lawyer Theodoros Karagiannis on Mega Channel. “When these things happen in the heart of Athens, it sends a dangerous message to society. It’s no longer just a one-off vendetta; it’s a regular occurrence now.”
The Most Expensive Death Contract
Police sources suggest that the death contract for Giorgos Moschouris could have cost several hundred thousand euros, possibly even as much as 1 million euros. Moschouris had long been a target of rival factions in the criminal underworld. The victim, a well-known Mafia figure to the police, controlled 70% of the nightclubs in Athens and Mykonos, and was involved in the illicit cigarette trade.
Investigators are now focusing on identifying the mastermind behind the killing. Early indications point to the Russian-speaking mafia, which is known to dominate the illicit cigarette trade in Greece.
As the investigation continues, authorities are working tirelessly to uncover the full scope of the operation behind this high-profile mafia execution, hoping to shed light on the most expensive death contract seen in the Greek underworld in recent memory.
