# Afghan boxer accused of killing British woman in Athens to appear in court

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- Reuters, 2026-08-05 06:15 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/afghan-boxer-accused-killing-british-woman-athens-appear-court-2026-08-05/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a72d4ef69018900011c1c1d

> A 26-year-old professional boxer from Afghanistan is due to appear in court on Wednesday, according to two police officials. He is accused of killing a Scottish woman whose body was discovered last month inside a suitcase in central Athens. The appearance will begin the court process in the case. The allegations have not been presented as a conviction.

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