CYPRadar 🇨🇾👮 Greek Cypriot man arrested in Larnaca criminal organisation probe involving multiple offences
Police arrested a 49-year-old Greek Cypriot man in connection with an ongoing investigation into a criminal organisation operating in Larnaca district. The suspect, arrested by Famagusta CID, is linked to allegations including kidnapping, extortion, money laundering, and illegal possession of firearms and explosives. He is the brother of a 44-year-old businessman in custody, who along with other suspects faces multiple charges.
The investigation involves offences dating back to 2021 and includes a complex case of property fraud, coercion, and financial deception. Authorities revealed that suspects allegedly extracted around €100,000 from a complainant using threats and deception, with incidents escalating to a shooting outside the victim’s home. Court proceedings have approved detention orders for multiple suspects while investigations continue, with police citing the need to prevent evidence tampering and witness interference.
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