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Crete Man Arrested After Stealing 11,000 Euros from Roommate, Losing It to Gambling

Thursday, 26 March 2026/SourceGoogle News/1 min read

A Crete resident has been arrested after stealing 11,000 euros from his roommate and losing the entire sum gambling. Unable to face the consequences, the suspect staged a fake break-in at their shared residence to cover up the theft.

Local authorities investigated the reported burglary and uncovered the elaborate scheme. The roommate filed a complaint after discovering the money missing, leading police to uncover the deception and arrest the suspect.

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