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Greek Court Detains Boxer for Aid Worker Murder

8/8/2026

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Greece’s court detained boxer Sharif Ahmadzai (26) pending trial for murdering Scottish aid worker Elisabeth-Jane Ross (38).
CCTV on July 16 captured Ahmadzai hauling a black suitcase to the building where Ross’s body was found on July 18.
He told police he found Ross dead, moved her body, withdrew €10,000 (£8,500) and faces illegal-weapon possession, robbery and intentional homicide charges.

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Greece’s court detained boxer Sharif Ahmadzai (26) pending trial for murdering Scottish aid worker Elisabeth-Jane Ross (38).
CCTV on July 16 captured Ahmadzai hauling a black suitcase to the building where Ross’s body was found on July 18.
He told police he found Ross dead, moved her body, withdrew €10,000 (£8,500) and faces illegal-weapon possession, robbery and intentional homicide charges.