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Greek authorities arrest Sharif Ahmadzai in connection with the discovery of Elisabeth-Jane Ross's body in a suitcase

Greek police have arrested 26-year-old Sharif Ahmadzai, an Afghan national and champion boxer, in connection with the discovery of 38-year-old Scottish aid worker Elisabeth-Jane Ross's body. Ross was found dead inside a suitcase in an abandoned building in the Kypseli district of Athens on July 18. While Ahmadzai confessed to carrying the suitcase containing Ross's body and withdrawing money from her bank cards, he has denied the murder itself. Investigators are currently seeking a motive, exploring whether a confrontation occurred after Ross discovered Ahmadzai rummaging through her belongings, or if she was spurned by his advances. Ross was a dedicated volunteer for a refugee support group and a long-time member of the City on the Hill church in Edinburgh. Ahmadzai, who arrived in Greece as a child refugee, also worked with a refugee solidarity group. Police seized a replica pistol and a knife from Ahmadzai's home during the investigation. A toxicology report is being fast-tracked to determine the exact cause of death.

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