Bulgarian Hired to Care for 82-Year-Old Dementia Patient but Beat Her Brutally
In Chios, a Bulgarian caregiver was arrested for physically abusing an elderly dementia patient, with hidden camera footage exposing the shocking mistreatment, prompting a police investigation.
In Chios, police arrested a 67-year-old Bulgarian woman who worked as a domestic helper in a house on the island. A criminal case was filed against her for causing bodily harm to a vulnerable person.
The woman was responsible for caring for an 82-year-old local woman suffering from dementia. When the elderly woman’s condition began to deteriorate alarmingly, her relatives grew suspicious. They installed a hidden camera in the house and recorded shocking scenes.
The 67-year-old is seen hitting the helpless woman in the abdominal area for about ten minutes while simultaneously talking on the phone. This footage became crucial evidence in the police investigation.
The Response of the Hellenic Police
Officers from the Chios Police Department acted swiftly. The suspect was arrested on the evening of May 1, 2026. The video material was confiscated, and the preliminary investigation was conducted by the same department.
According to the announcement from the Hellenic Police (ΕΛ.ΑΣ.), the assault took place during the afternoon hours of that day. The 82-year-old sustained blows to her abdominal region, which reinforced the decision to press criminal charges. The case remains ongoing, with the authorities examining all available evidence.
