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Five Suspects Held for 8 Days in Connection with Criminal Organization and Other Offenses

Published January 26, 2026, 08:24
Five Suspects Held for 8 Days in Connection with Criminal Organization and Other Offenses

The Larnaca District Court has ordered the eight-day detention of five suspects arrested in connection with participation in a criminal organization and other offenses. The suspects, aged 42, 22, 31, and two 29-year-olds, were arrested following a police operation in Larnaca and the central prisons. The case is related to an attempted murder of a 47-year-old businessman in Larnaca in July 2025. Police found videos on the 22-year-old's mobile phone covering the period 2023-2025. The investigation is ongoing, and more than 32 testimonies are expected to be taken from the suspects' associates. The charges include conspiracy, extortion, demanding property under threats, and money laundering.