Afghan man, 26, arrested after British charity worker found dead in suitcase in Athens

Afghan man, 26, arrested after British charity worker found dead in suitcase in Athens Barney Davis | Night News Editor Published August 2, 2026 3:11pm Updated August 2, 2026 3:37pm Elisabeth Jane Ross was found dead last Saturday A man has been arrested in connection with the death of a British charity worker found dead in Athens. Elisabeth Jane Ross, 38, was found stuffed inside a suitcase and hidden in an abandoned building on Saturday. Greek police said a 26-year-old from Afghanistan confessed in police interrogation and has been charged with manslaughter, robbery and weapon violations. Police said a raid of the suspect’s home found a fake pistol and a knife. He is also suspected of using the victim’s bank card following her death. The Scottish national would volunteer at local NGO cha