Cameroonian footballer Charles Eloundou faces deportation amid residence permit and key witness status in forgery case
Charles Eloundou, a 31-year-old Cameroonian footballer and key prosecution witness in a serious forgery case involving the Cypriot club P.O. Achyronas Onisilos, has been detained over issues with his Cyprus residence permit. Despite having agreed to join ASIL Lysi for the upcoming season, Eloundou was arrested as his permit renewal remains pending and is currently held at the Limnes Pre-Removal Detention Centre.
The case is under review at the Famagusta District Court with a hearing scheduled for September 22, 2026. Authorities have confirmed his detention relates to his residence status, but his role as a prosecution witness will be taken into consideration during legal proceedings. The Pancyprian Footballers’ Association has advocated on Eloundou’s behalf, highlighting the formal nature of his permit renewal and his importance to the ongoing criminal investigation.
The forgery case stems from a 2025 police operation targeting administrative officials and an agent linked to P.O. Achyronas Onisilos, who are alleged to have arranged fraudulent contracts. Eloundou’s testimony is deemed crucial for ensuring justice, as investigations revealed forged documents submitted to the Cyprus Football Association without players’ knowledge.
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