In September 1906, he entered Macedonia leading a 14 men band with the mission to protect Greek villages in Giannitsa Lake (called O Valtos, i.e., "the Swamp" by locals) from the attacks of VMRO members that controlled the northern part of the lake. With the help of local Macedonian Greeks such as the wealthy tradesman Zafeiris Loggos and  (actually an ethnic Bulgarian) from Naoussa, in only three months he managed to limit Bulgarian presence in the Swamp.
In September 1906, he led a small band of 14 men into Macedonia to safeguard Greek villages near Giannitsa Lake (known locally as "the Swamp") from attacks by VMRO members who dominated the northern part of the lake. With assistance from Macedonian Greeks like Zafeiris Loggos and a Bulgarian collaborator from Naoussa, he successfully limited Bulgarian influence in the region within three months.