A 39-year-old man wanted for crimes in Germany and Israel was arrested at Larnaca airport after flying in from a non-EU state. He is to appear before court on Wednesday to commence his extradition process.
Fact: A second arrest has been made in a case of child pornography in Cyprus.
Ziya Ozturkler denied allegations of taking bribes from a university in relation to the ongoing “fake diploma scandal.”
Cyprus and the US embassy in Nicosia are collaborating to combat money laundering and financial fraud. The US Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) are working with Cypriot authorities to identify and prosecute financial crimes. The FBI and Cyprus police will sign a memorandum of understanding to formalize their cooperation. Additionally, a Cyprus-based company, Tokentrust Holdings, faced sanctions from the US for its connections to Russia’s financial sector.
Cyprus and the US embassy announced cooperation to enhance Cypriot capabilities to counter illicit finance. The FBI and Cyprus police will sign a memorandum of understanding to formalize cooperation. US sanctioned a Cyprus-based company for its links with Russia’s financial sector. US appreciates close cooperation with Cypriot authorities to hold sanctions evaders to account.
Fact: The crime of bird trapping has been reduced by 94 per cent since the establishment of an action plan in 2016.
A 53-year-old’s double-cabin vehicle was destroyed in a fire outside a petrol station in Parekklesia. The fire was determined to be maliciously started using flammable material, and investigations are ongoing.
At least 139 people were killed and 182 wounded in an attack at the Crocus City Hall concert venue near Moscow. The attackers, armed with Kalashnikov automatic weapons, began shooting at terrified civilians in the venue. Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack, which Russian officials have cast doubt on. Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that the attackers were heading towards Ukraine when they were detained. The FSB detained 11 people, including the four gunmen who directly carried out the attack.
Julian Assange will find out on Tuesday whether the High Court in London will allow him to appeal against his extradition from Britain to the United States to face criminal charges, nearly all under the Espionage Act.
Two men, aged 21 and 27, were arrested as part of an investigation into conspiracy and preparation of forged documents abroad, including forged driver’s licenses and a fake residence permit for the Republic of Cyprus.