Kisk thief handed five year sentence
The same perpetrator robbed a kiosk in Chloraka twice within 48 hours using the same method, resulting in a five-year imprisonment after being found guilty by the Paphos Criminal Court.
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Parolee arrested in confrontation with victim, ’s brother
Fact: A convicted man who was sentenced to ten years in jail for attempted murder in 2019 and released on parole in 2022, was arrested again for violating the terms of his release by engaging in new offenses.
Monks seek return amidst scandal
Monks suspected of involvement in the Osiou Avakoum monastery scandal in Fterikoudes, Nicosia, have requested permission to return to live at the monastery.
Paphos man jailed for driving while on drugs
A 34-year-old man from Paphos was jailed for three months for driving under the influence of drugs in 2022. He also received six penalty points on his driving licence and a six-month disqualification from driving after his release.
Japanese interpreter charged with stealing $16 million from MLB star Shohei Ohtani
Fact: Japanese baseball star Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, has been charged with bank fraud for stealing more than million from Ohtani’s account to cover gambling debts.
33-year-old alleged mastermind of Larnaca drug ring
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.
Lawyer notes health decline of 82-year-old in self-defense case
The Court of Appeal is considering the appeal of 82-year-old Chrysanthos, who was initially sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison for shooting an intruder on his property. Chrysanthos’ lawyer provided medical documents showing his deteriorating health, leading to him being hospitalized at Limassol Hospital. The Court questioned why he was at Limassol CID instead of the Central Prisons, with the lawyer explaining it was due to health issues. The lawyer argued that the initial court should have granted a suspensive character to the prison sentence and exercised discretion in favor of suspension.
North, ’s ‘govt’ is ‘like a bad joke’
The fact described in the text is that the north’s ‘government’ in Cyprus is planning to increase fines for causing death by dangerous driving from 1.2 million TL to 1.8 million TL.
Until the next clouding
Thirteen months ago, Greece realized that moving within a stable orbit is not as safe as thought, revealing the state mechanism is not trustworthy. Last Tuesday, the Greek police failed to protect a vulnerable citizen in a police station. The incident highlights the systemic issue that victims of abuse are left to fend for themselves. Cyprus introduced the crime of femicide in 2022, aiming to combat gender-based violence. Despite efforts, Greece continues to cover up and encourage gender crimes, leading to future incidents. The 28-year-old woman from Agioi Anargyroi did everything right to protect herself, yet still lost her life. Punishing a few policemen is not enough to solve the deeply rooted issue of gender-based violence.
Alien fever dreams fuel Peruvian grave robbings
Leandro Rivera discovered a cave in Peru’s Nazca region containing pre-Hispanic artifacts, including human bodies with elongated heads and three fingers on each hand. Rivera was convicted of assault on public monuments for excavating the artifacts, which ended up in Mexico and sparked debates on UFOs. Peru is struggling to control the trafficking of archaeological items, which have become popular on the online black market during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite efforts to repatriate stolen artifacts, demands from private collectors in the US and Europe persist. Authorities in Peru face challenges in preventing looted items from leaving the country and repatriating smuggled remains.