Afghan boxer faces charges after Scottish aid worker’s death

Sun Sep 06 2026 12:43:17 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

A 26‑year‑old Afghan boxer faces charges after a Scottish aid worker was found dead. Key facts and court details in quick snapshot.

The body of Elisabeth Jane Ross was found in a suitcase at an abandoned building in Athens on 18 July. Sharif Ahmadzai, 26, from Afghanistan, arrived at the Athens Public Prosecutor’s Office and was arrested on suspicion of homicide, robbery and weapons offences. He is expected to be formally charged later this morning. The case spotlights a cross‑border crime involving a Scottish aid worker and an Afghan athlete now in Greek custody.

Afghan boxer faces charges after Scottish aid worker’s death

The body of Elisabeth Jane Ross was discovered in a suitcase at an abandoned building on 18 July after she had been missing for several days.

Sharif Ahmadzai, 26, from Afghanistan, drove a grey Hyundai i30 with blacked‑out windows to the Athens Public Prosecutor’s Office. He was taken to the Court of First Instance early this morning.

He was arrested on suspicion of homicide with intent, robbery and weapons offences and is expected to be formally charged later this morning.

Key Facts at a Glance

• Victim: Elisabeth Jane Ross – a Scottish aid worker

• Date: Body found 18 July; missing last week

• Arrest: 26‑year‑old Afghan boxer Sharif Ahmadzai

• Location: Athens Public Prosecutor’s Office, Court of First Instance

• Charges: homicide, robbery, weapons

The case highlights the challenges of cross‑border crimes and the rapid actions by Greek authorities to bring suspects in front of justice. The legal process will continue to unfold in the coming days.