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Man Sentenced for Extensive Fraud Against Relative in Larnaca

Published December 31, 2025, 09:12
Man Sentenced for Extensive Fraud Against Relative in Larnaca

A man has been sentenced for extensive fraud against a relative in Larnaca, having defrauded him of approximately €420,000 through false promises of business investments. The case began with a €30,000 loan for a grain business, but escalated into a series of requests for money under pretenses such as subsidies, agricultural equipment, and a goat farm. The Larnaca Permanent Criminal Court found him guilty of multiple offenses, including fraud, conspiracy, and money laundering. A colleague lawyer of the defendant was also found guilty of aiding and abetting part of the fraud. The imposed sentences were severe, reaching up to 7 years for money laundering and 5 years for theft from a representative, to be served concurrently. The Supreme Court dismissed the convicted man's appeal, upholding the original decision and his sentences.