New Developments in Athens Baby Abduction Case: The ‘Supervisor’ and the Unfollowed Orders

The abduction case that unfolded like a thriller in Athens has taken a new turn. The baby was snatched from a supermarket in Omonia and later found in a trash can in the Alimos area. New evidence suggests a complex relationship between the 43-year-old grandmother and the unidentified man involved. Security data indicates they shared an unusual familiarity, suggesting prior acquaintance. An hour before the abduction, the woman was spotted shoplifting at another supermarket nearby. Authorities believe two scenarios are most plausible: either the man was her supervisor in a criminal group orchestrating thefts or there was a disagreement leading to the child’s abduction as retribution for not following orders. Analysts argue against the human trafficking theory, noting the baby’s age makes it unlikely for sale. Instead, this appears to be a case of exploitation by organized crime groups. Investigators are close to identifying the man through video evidence and expect his arrest within days.