Greek coastguard chief to be prosecuted over deadly migrant shipwreck
Published: 11/6/2025

Greek coastguard head to be prosecuted over deadly migrant shipwreck in 2023. The prosecutor recommended Vice Adm Tryfon Kontizas and three senior officers stand trial for their roles in the disaster near Pylos. Survivors claim a botched towing attempt by coastguards caused the tragedy, with up to 650 people thought to have drowned.



