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Greek police arrest 26-year-old Afghan national in investigation into the death of Elisabeth-Jane Ross

Greek authorities have arrested a 26-year-old Afghan national following the discovery of the body of Elisabeth-Jane Ross, a 38-year-old Scottish woman, inside a suitcase in an abandoned Athens building. The victim was found on July 18 in the Kypseli district, where she had been reported missing for several days. Police sources state the suspect confessed to his actions, admitting he transported the body to the site and subsequently used Ross's bank cards to withdraw money. Investigators identified the suspect through CCTV footage and fingerprint analysis. During a search of his home, officers seized a replica pistol and a knife. Elisabeth-Jane Ross was a charity worker and missionary who had been in Greece since June 26. While the exact cause of death remains under investigation, a toxicology report is being fast-tracked to determine if she died of natural causes. Greek police worked in coordination with the UK National Crime Agency and Police Scotland to solve the homicide.

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