The Organised Crime Directorate (DAOE) has uncovered a sophisticated theft involving a Chilean gang that stole 45 luxury watches, worth €1.5 million, from a shipping magnate's villa in Greece on December 13, 2025. The gang, described as engaging in 'criminal tourism', executed the heist by climbing over a wall and breaking into the villa without leaving signs of forced entry. The stolen items included prestigious brands like ROLEX and PATEK PHILIPPE, including custom-made watches. Investigators revealed that the gang members, aged between 23 and 40, regularly traveled to Greece from Schengen countries, using rental cars and forged documents to facilitate their operations. Their method involved scouting luxury homes, identifying when residents were away, and entering through adjacent properties. The group's operations were coordinated by a 40-year-old mastermind, who remains in prison but continues to direct activities. Authorities have solved one aggravated theft case related to this incident, with further investigations ongoing to determine the full scope of the gang's criminal network.