A 28-year-old Egyptian man has been formally charged with premeditated homicide in a calm mental state, theft, and illegal entry into Greece for the brutal killing of criminal lawyer Stavros Georgiou. The suspect, who reportedly confessed to the crime, was brought before the prosecutor and subsequently referred to an investigating magistrate, where he is expected to be granted time to prepare his statement. According to sources, he was given until Monday, 27 July, to submit his formal defense.
Arrest and Investigation
The suspect had been held in custody at the General Directorate of Police (GADA) following his arrest late Tuesday night in the Agios Nikolaos area of Athens. He appeared visibly subdued, with a cast on his hand, as he exited the GADA building escorted by officers from the Homicide Department. Authorities then brought him before the prosecutor to face criminal charges.
Georgiou, 73, was found dead inside his law office late on Tuesday — a location where both men had gone together after meeting at a restaurant earlier that evening. According to the suspect’s own account to investigators, he and Georgiou had been socializing and shared a drink. The lawyer reportedly offered to drive him home, and during the journey they stopped at the office — entering together. There, the two allegedly got into an argument, escalating to violence: the suspect struck Georgiou fatally on the head.
Aftermath and Evidence
After the attack, the suspect left the office and went to a hospital for treatment of an injury to his hand — later confirmed to be a broken bone, likely sustained during the assault. Greek police identified and arrested him within three hours of the crime. Forensic evidence, including his fingerprints, was recovered from the law office.
The suspect is no stranger to Greek authorities. He had previously faced investigation for indecent assault against a minor and for illegal entry into the country. In early 2023, he submitted an asylum application in Greece — rejected at both first and second instance. He filed a new request in 2024, which was also denied; the final ruling, issued in late 2025, ordered his deportation.