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8-Day Detention Ordered for 5 Suspects Linked to Criminal Organization

Published January 26, 2026, 11:02
8-Day Detention Ordered for 5 Suspects Linked to Criminal Organization

The Larnaca District Court ordered the 8-day detention of the five suspects arrested for involvement in a criminal organization and other offenses. The suspects, aged 22 to 42, appeared before the court under strict security measures. Police reportedly found videos on one suspect's mobile phone related to an attempted murder that took place in Larnaca in July 2023. The investigative work is ongoing, with more than 32 testimonies scheduled from the suspects' circle, as well as examination of closed-circuit television and forensic analysis of their telephone data. The charges include involvement in a criminal organization, conspiracy, extortion, and money laundering.