Body of Scottish woman, 38 found inside suitcase in Athens

• Victim identified through Interpol cooperation.
• Police trace her arrival from the US via Cyprus.
• Investigation into her death remains ongoing.

Greek authorities have launched an investigation following the discovery of the body of a 38-year-old Scottish woman inside a suitcase in an abandoned building in the capital city of Athens.

The victim's identity was confirmed after the US Interpol office assisted in sending an official document to the Greek Police.

Homeless man alerts authorities

The suitcase was spotted at noon on Saturday inside an abandoned property located at 7 Evelpidon Street in the Kypseli district.

Authorities were alerted after a homeless man reported a foul smell emanating from the luggage, noting that "it looked like a human limb."

An initial physical examination revealed no obvious external injuries. Greek police collected fingerprints from the victim immediately after the discovery, but no matches were found within the national database.

Investigators estimated her death occurred between five and seven days before the body was located.

The shorts she was wearing featured the name of a French university, which led Greek officials to contact Interpol.

Investigators trace travel records 

Police established that the woman flew into Greece on June 29 from the United States, having traveled through Cyprus.

To assist the investigation, authorities have requested passenger manifests from her airline to verify if she was accompanied by anyone. Investigators are also auditing local accommodation registries to locate any reservations made under her name.

British embassy and father notified

Both the British Embassy in Greece and the woman's father have been notified.

Police are currently seeking to interview her father to gather background information regarding her recent travel and activities.

The investigation remains active as officials work to establish her exact cause of death.