The Cybercrime Prosecution Directorate prevented a total of one hundred and fifty-nine (159) suicide attempts through Internet, since the beginning of the year
Of these cases, thirty-eight (38) have been averted over time
from 1-7-2014 to 12-8-2014
Digital research is conducted daily and on a 24-hour basis at Internet to identify such cases
The Electronic Crime Investigation Directorate conducts, within the framework of its competences, a digital online survey on 24hour basis to identify our fellow human beings who may be committing suicide on the Internet.
Since the beginning of the year, the specialized staff of the Greek Police's Electronic Crime Division has prevented a total of one hundred and fifty-nine (159) cases of a suicide attempt on the Internet, thirty-eight (38), of which 1-7-2014 up to and including 12-8-2014.
In particular, in all cases, in the context of digital research and analysis of electronic traces, there was a communication with the managers of the site where the suspension was held. After the digital analysis of the electronic traces of each case, the full details of the individual owner of the Internet connection in question were identified.
Subsequently, with the direct assistance of the local Police Departments, the people who carried out the posts with suicidal ideation were identified.
In fifteen (15) cases, it was considered appropriate to transfer the persons involved to on-duty psychiatric clinics, while in eight (8) cases, of which three (3) in the last month, it was considered necessary to stay in them for hospitalization. In four (4) cases, the individuals involved were transferred to a particularly poor state at on-duty hospital establishments, after ingestion of a pill quantity, and remained in them for hospitalization.
In fourteen (14) cases, it emerged that the persons involved resided abroad and the relevant police authorities were informed through International Police Cooperation (Interpol or Sirens).
Specifically, two (2) cases of online suicidal intent occurred in Cyprus, three (3) in Germany, two (2) in Italy and one (1) each in Austria, England, Iceland, Moldova, Holland, Croatia and France.
It is recalled that for similar incidents, citizens can contact the Electronic Crime Prosecutor's Office directly with the following contact details:
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With the Coordinating Business Center «CYBERALERT» of the Cybercrime Division through the new Cyberkid application
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By phone: 210-647 64 64
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Email via e-mail: ccu@cybercrimeunit.gov.gr
