German embassy demands release of woman detained over Greek Cypriot property sales in northern Cyprus
The German embassy in Nicosia has issued a strong protest demanding the release of a woman held in custody for two years on charges related to advertising Greek Cypriot-owned real estate in northern Cyprus. The woman, arrested in 2024 following a conversation with a European Parliament member, has been denied bail, with courts citing the case’s complexity as justification for her continued detention.
Her legal team has challenged procedural aspects of the investigation, including the legality of European investigation orders issued by district courts and the seizure of her belongings, parts of which were ruled unconstitutional. The case highlights ongoing efforts by the Republic of Cyprus to prosecute illegal activities concerning Greek Cypriot properties in the north.
This development follows earlier high-profile prosecutions, notably Israeli developer Simon Aykut, who was sentenced in 2023 to five years for similar offenses related to northern Cyprus property dealings. The matter has intensified diplomatic tensions between Germany and Cypriot authorities as calls for the woman's release grow.
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