Fact: Archimandrite Nektarios broke his silence on the investigation at the Osiou Avakoum monastery, denying allegations of sexual relations with another monk and stating that they were illegally kicked out from the monastery.
Two people aged 43 and 44 were arrested in Limassol for acquiring a driver’s license through false representations. The police found forged documents in a package from a foreign country at a courier company, leading to the arrest of the two individuals. They are currently in custody awaiting their remand order.
The Drug Enforcement Agency in Larnaca has arrested five individuals, including a mother and son, in connection to a criminal gang trafficking large quantities of cocaine and cannabis. The 33-year-old suspect is believed to be the mastermind behind the operation. The investigation is ongoing to determine the source of the drugs and if there are other members involved in the trafficking network.
The Law Office reviewed over 40 cases involving potential violations of US economic sanctions against Russian businessmen. Three cases have been completed, including one involving Russian magnate Alexey Mordashov. Indictments will soon be prepared for some cases, with investigations at an advanced stage. The decision to prosecute will depend on whether the violation occurred during a grace period or after the publication of sanctions in the Official Gazette. Some individuals may not have been aware of their inclusion in the sanctions until their announcement. Experts from the FBI recently visited Cyprus for guidance on investigating sanctions-related cases.
Ten people were taken to the station by the police in Limassol after a migrant raid resulted in the death of one man and the serious injury of another. Nine individuals were found living in one apartment, where two men tried to escape during an immigration check. One man died after jumping from a bedroom window, while the other was seriously injured after jumping from a balcony. All individuals were undocumented migrants from Bangladesh. The Limassol Crime Investigation Department is handling the case, with investigations ongoing.
Fact: Two persons, aged 26 and 23, were arrested in Paphos for an investigated car arson case, along with a 19-year-old Paphos resident who was previously arrested for the same case.
Fact: A 28-year-old man was arrested in Paphos for illegal employment, and his 42-year-old employer was also accused in the case.
Fact: A 20-year-old man was arrested in Larnaca for possession of approximately 5.5 kilos of drugs.
The government rejected accusations of efforts to spare Tamassos Bishop Isaias of any criminal charges amid ongoing investigations of a major scandal surrounding the Osiou Avakoum monastery.
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