Dutch tourist sexually assaulted by food delivery worker in Athens
- A 34-year-old Dutch tourist filed a formal police complaint in Athens after being sexually assaulted in her rented apartment by a food delivery worker on Aug.
- According to her statement to Greek law enforcement, the delivery worker used the provided access code to enter the building and subsequently gained entry to her apartment.
- Later that day, the tourist sought medical evaluation at the Laiko Hospital in Athens.
A 34-year-old Dutch tourist filed a formal police complaint in Athens after being sexually assaulted in her rented apartment by a food delivery worker on Aug. 20, 2026, according to reporting published by De Telegraaf. The victim was staying in a vacation rental located in Exarchia, a neighborhood in central Athens. In the early morning hours of Aug. 20, she ordered food through a delivery app and provided the building’s entrance code so the courier could enter the property.
Apartment Infiltration and Assault Details
According to her statement to Greek law enforcement, the delivery worker used the provided access code to enter the building and subsequently gained entry to her apartment. The tourist stated she had taken sleep medication and was in a groggy state when the courier entered and forced himself upon her. The victim told police that the man performed sexual acts against her will. When the medication wore off enough for her to regain her senses, she began to scream, prompting the assailant to flee the scene. Diverse media outlets reported that the suspect left the ordered food behind when he ran out of the apartment.
Hospital Visit and Legal Representation
Later that day, the tourist sought medical evaluation at the Laiko Hospital in Athens. Following the hospital visit, she reported the incident to the police, initiating a formal criminal investigation. Legal representation for the victim filed a complaint against the delivery company, alleging that the firm failed to immediately provide the specific identity of the delivery worker to the authorities. Greek media outlets reported on the incident in late September 2026.