Afghan boxer accused of killing British woman in Athens to appear in court

A 26-year old professional boxer from Afghanistan accused of killing a Scottish woman whose body was found in a suitcase in central Athens last month will appear in court on Wednesday, two police officials said.

Police escorted the Afghan migrant accused of killing Scottish aid worker Elisabeth Jane Ross and hiding her body in a suitcase to court on Wednesday after he was charged with murder and robbery.

Elisabeth-Jane Ross, 38, who was discovered by a homeless man in a derelict building in Athens, Greece

Suspect in Greek suitcase murder of Scottish aid worker appears in court  Toronto Star

Police have escorted a man accused of killing Scottish aid worker Elisabeth Jane Ross to court

Police have escorted a man accused of killing Scottish aid worker Elisabeth Jane Ross to court

The 26-year-old man is accused of killing Elisabeth-Jane Ross, 38, a Scottish charity worker from Edinburgh whose body was found in a suitcase in a derelict building in Athens' Kypseli area on July 18

A MAN accused of killing a Scottish woman and disposing of her body in a suitcase has appeared in a court in Athens

Sharif Ahmadzai, 26, is being held in connection with the death of Elisabeth Jane Ross from Edinburgh.

The woman, who has been identified as 38-year-old Elisabeth-Jane Ross was discovered by a homeless man in a derelict building

ATHENS, Aug 5 (Reuters) - A 26-year old professional boxer from Afghanistan accused of killing a Scottish woman whose body was found in a suitcase in central Athens last month will appear in court on Wednesday, two police officials said. Police have identified the victim as Elisabeth Jane Ross, 38, an aid worker who ha

It was reported on Sunday that a 26-year-old man was arrested after the death of Elisabeth-Jane Ross.

A man accused of killing a British woman and disposing of her body in a suitcase has appeared in a court in Athens.

ATHENS, Aug 5 - A 26-year old professional boxer from Afghanistan accused of killing a Scottish woman whose body was found in a suitcase in central Athens last month will appear in court on Wednesday, two police officials said.

Afghan boxer accused of killing British woman in Athens to appear in court  reuters.com

The 26-year-old, who was initially detained on illegal weapons possession charges, is facing a murder charge

The suspect has been widely identified as 26-year-old Afghan boxer Sharif Ahmadzai, who reportedly fled Afghanistan after being orphaned in his teens

The suspect is widely reported to be Sharif Ahmadzai, 26, an Afghan boxer who left his home country after being orphaned as a teenager

Suspect due in court after Scottish woman’s body found in suitcase in Greece  ITVX

It was reported on Sunday that a 26-year-old man was arrested after the death of Elisabeth-Jane Ross.

It was reported on Sunday that a 26-year-old man was arrested after the death of Elisabeth-Jane Ross.

The body of Elisabeth Jane Ross was found inside a suitcase discovered in a derelict building

A man accused of killing a Scottish woman in Athens and disposing of her body in a suitcase is due to appear in court Wednesday.

A champion boxer who co-ran a refugee charity is suspected of killing a British woman in Athens and hiding her body in a suitcase.

A champion boxer who co-ran a refugee charity is suspected of killing a British woman in Athens and hiding her body in a suitcase.

CCTV footage seems to show Sharif Ahmadzai rolling a wheeled case through the city while walking down the middle of the road.

Pictured: Afghan champion boxer and Christian volunteer arrested over killing of British woman found in suitcase  lbc.co.uk

Barney Davis | Night News Editor Published August 3, 2026 5:56pm Updated August 3, 2026 5:59pm Afghan boxer Sharif Ahmadzai A boxer accused of dragging the body of a British charity worker in a suitcase and dumping her in an abandoned Athens house has been pictured. Sharif Ahmadzai, 26, is suspected of killing Elisabet

Elisabeth Jane Ross: Afghan man arrested after body of British woman found stuffed in suitcase in Athens  GB News