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Symi: Two Egyptian Workers Arrested for Attempted Molestation of Boys – Shocking Video Claims

Tensions rose in Symi after two foreign workers were arrested for alleged repeated attempts to sexually exploit minors, sparking public outrage over perceived police inaction and delayed justice.

Dimitris Papafotis
Dimitris Papafotis Editor in Chief
MAY 5, 2026 AT 8:34 PM Updated: May 17, 2026 2:32 AM

Tensions have arisen in Symi in recent days after two foreign workers were arrested following numerous complaints of seduction and indecent acts against minors. The two men are alleged to have approached children and teenagers in areas where they gathered, offering money.

According to testimonies, one of the incidents occurred in the early hours of May 1, 2026, around two o’clock after midnight, at the waterfront of Symi.

Four minors were subjected to indecent gestures and acts by a 27-year-old Egyptian. The children managed to escape terrified and sought refuge in a relative’s shop. Reports indicate that a similar incident had occurred earlier that same week.

The two Egyptians worked for a well-known businessman on the island. Residents reported that the authorities initially struggled to take action, and after the arrest and transfer of the two men to the Police Department, dozens of enraged people gathered outside to protest. The perpetrators were released, with their trial postponed until May 2027.

Parents have expressed deep concern about their children’s safety, while many residents are calling for immediate and effective intervention by the authorities. The case remains ongoing.

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Dimitris Papafotis
Dimitris Papafotis

Dimitris Papafotis is the editor-in-chief of NewsFire.GR. He was born and raised in Athens. He studied at the Journalism Workshop (1991-1993). He currently lives in Pyrgos, Ilia, where he has been active in radio and various newspapers, while also maintaining his personal blog, Papafotis.gr.

Tensions have arisen in Symi in recent days after two foreign workers were arrested following numerous complaints of seduction and indecent acts against minors. The two men are alleged to have approached children and teenagers in areas where they gathered, offering money.

According to testimonies, one of the incidents occurred in the early hours of May 1, 2026, around two o’clock after midnight, at the waterfront of Symi.

Four minors were subjected to indecent gestures and acts by a 27-year-old Egyptian. The children managed to escape terrified and sought refuge in a relative’s shop. Reports indicate that a similar incident had occurred earlier that same week.

Egyptian workers employed by a businessman in Symi were arrested for attempted seduction of minors (twice in one week).
Residents denounce the police’s attitude.

The image of them being led casually without handcuffs to the police station outrages the public. pic.twitter.com/ivympS9nsK

— Stavroforos (@stavroforos_) May 4, 2026

The two Egyptians worked for a well-known businessman on the island. Residents reported that the authorities initially struggled to take action, and after the arrest and transfer of the two men to the Police Department, dozens of enraged people gathered outside to protest. The perpetrators were released, with their trial postponed until May 2027.

Unbelievable allegations in Symi of attempted rape and threats to the lives of minors by Egyptian employees of a prominent island businessman! Parents complain that the authorities did not want to allow them to testify so as not to upset the businessman, who… pic.twitter.com/ddApRs66er

— Stefanos Damianidis (@dstefanos) May 5, 2026

Parents have expressed deep concern about their children’s safety, while many residents are calling for immediate and effective intervention by the authorities. The case remains ongoing.