investigations

Turkish Cypriot social media journalist bailed

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Turkish Cypriot social media journalist bailed

Turkish Cypriot social media journalist Serdinc Maypa was released on bail on Monday after being charged with violating individuals’ right to privacy. Police insisted there was a chance he could tamper with evidence, but the judge disagreed. Records on his mobile phone and computer showed 2,586 relevant messages and 28,273 photographs and documents. Maypa has also made allegations regarding the institutions that filed complaints against him.

British govt official attends Elam event

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British govt official attends Elam event

A serving member of the British government attended an event held by far-right party Elam.

‘Truth will shine’ over monastery scandal

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‘Truth will shine’ over monastery scandal

Fact: Two monks at the Osiou Avakoum monastery scammed thousands of euros out of believers.

Judgment day for crypto, ’s golden boy

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Judgment day for crypto, ’s golden boy

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried was found guilty by a jury in New York and sentenced to 25 years in US federal prison for orchestrating a scheme to defraud equity investors in FTX Trading Ltd. He was also ordered to repay billion to customers and investors.

22-year-old arrested for burglary and narcotics

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22-year-old arrested for burglary and narcotics

A 22-year-old individual was arrested in Limassol for burglaries, thefts, illegal possession of property, and narcotics. The suspect was recognized by a woman who saw him in an auxiliary cottage behind her house. Property totaling approximately 2,708 euros was stolen in three cases between 06/03/2024-20/03/2024. The suspect was found with a small quantity of crystalline methamphetamine and re-arrested for flagrant offenses.

Man detained over electric cable theft

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Man detained over electric cable theft

Fact: A 33-year-old man was issued a four-day detention order in connection with the theft of electric cables belonging to the Cyprus Electricity Authority (EAC) in Kantou village worth approximately €2,800. Investigations revealed that over 1,400 meters worth of overhead copper cables were stolen and a total of six EAC electric poles were cut off, amounting to approximately €4,150 in damages.

40-year-old arrested for Larnaca car arson

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40-year-old arrested for Larnaca car arson

A 40-year-old resident of Larnaca was arrested to assist with investigations into a suspected car arson case that occurred in the early hours of 25th March 2024 in Larnaca. The fire in the car was deliberately set and completely destroyed the vehicle.