In a recent case in Greece, three young men aged 21, 24, and 25 were placed under house arrest after a judicial disagreement over their involvement in an arson attack against a business building in Almyrida, Chania. The judicial council is expected to make further decisions regarding their criminal treatment after lengthy interrogations that exceeded eleven hours. During the interrogation, the three men admitted to starting the fire but denied belonging to a criminal organization. They argued that they had acted on the orders of an unknown individual who contacted them through a digital application, requesting a reduction of the arson charge from a felony to a misdemeanor.

The defense attorneys highlighted that their clients did not personally know the person who had issued the order and acted solely for financial gain. During their testimonies, it was revealed that they accidentally set fire to the wrong building, as their actual target was the adjacent office. Authorities have stated that the directive for the arson is believed to have come from a 78-year-old man, adding a layer of complexity to the case and raising questions about his role in orchestrating the crime.

This incident raises significant concerns about the influence of digital communication in committing crimes and the implications it has for law enforcement and judicial proceedings. The young men's involvement as hired operatives for an unknown individual shows a disturbing trend of manipulation and exploitation of youth in illegal activities. It highlights the need for increased awareness and prevention strategies against such tactics in Greece and beyond.