Elisabeth-Jane Ross was discovered inside a suitcase by a homeless man.

16:19, Sun, Aug 2, 2026 Updated: 16:42, Sun, Aug 2, 2026

Elisabeth-Jane Ross

Elisabeth-Jane Ross' body was found in a suitcase. (Image: Supplied)

A man has been arrested following the death of a Scottish woman, whose body was found inside a suitcase in Athens. The 26-year-old man, who Greek police said was a foreigner, was arrested after the death of Elisabeth-Jane Ross.

The 38-year-old’s body was discovered inside a suitcase by a homeless man in a derelict building in the Kypseli area of Athens on July 18. She is believed to have died between five and seven days before she was found, though someone was reportedly using her mobile phone to send messages purporting to be from Ms Ross.

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(File photo) A man ahs since been arrested. (Image: Getty)

The Hellenic Police, Greece’s national force, identified the victim using fingerprints.

Ms Ross, who is understood to be from Edinburgh, entered Greece on June 26 and was initially staying with friends in Piraeus.

She is then said to have gone to meet with American friends in another part of the Greek capital, but it is unclear if this ever happened.

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The Hellenic Police said they analysed video footage to identify the suspect.

Police have filed a case against the suspect for manslaughter, robbery and violation of weapons laws.

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office said earlier: “Our thoughts are with Elisabeth’s family during this difficult time. We are providing consular support and are in contact with the local authorities.”

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We are aware of the death of a Scottish woman in Athens and are liaising with authorities in Greece. Officers are providing support to her family in Scotland.”