theft

Man arrested for attempted car theft

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Man arrested for attempted car theft

In Paphos, a 36-year-old man was arrested for attempting to steal a car in Kato Paphos by trying to start it with cables after breaking into it. The police were alerted by citizens and found the man in the car, which had its license plates inside and was registered to a 53-year-old resident of Paphos. The man could not provide a satisfactory explanation for his actions and was arrested for unlawful possession of property. The police are investigating to determine the circumstances under which the car came into the man’s possession.

Defendants plea not guilty in Kalogeropoulos murder case

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Defendants plea not guilty in Kalogeropoulos murder case

None of the four defendants, aged 41, 44, 22, and 21, admit to the charges they face in connection with the murder of Thanasis Kalogeropoulos, which occurred on October 30, 2023, in a beach restaurant parking lot in Limassol. They pleaded not guilty to charges including conspiracy to commit murder, premeditated murder, possession, transportation, and use of firearms and explosives, vehicle arson, and theft. The 22-year-old faces an additional charge of complicity after the fact. The Court scheduled a new trial for June 11, 2024, and ordered the defendants to remain in custody. Security measures were enforced during the court proceedings.

Our View: Blame the judges for grandfather, ’s harsh sentence

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Our View: Blame the judges for grandfather, ’s harsh sentence

An 82-year-old man received a two-and-a-half-year prison sentence for shooting and injuring a man attempting to steal electricity cable from his property. The public reaction deemed the sentence harsh, considering the man’s age, health issues, and previous theft reports at his property. Following public outcry, President Nikos Christodoulides sought to issue a presidential pardon, but Attorney-General George Savvides cited constitutional reasons preventing this action, emphasizing the principle of separation of powers and the need to uphold constitutional order. This incident highlighted tensions between public sentiment, the judiciary’s decisions, and the executive’s powers in Cyprus.

Arrests after livestock stolen

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Arrests after livestock stolen

Police in the Paphos area are investigating a livestock theft case, leading to the arrest of two individuals. The theft was reported around 9pm on Sunday by a livestock farm owner who noticed missing animals. Police surveillance at the property led to the observation of a suspicious vehicle and two people attempting to steal livestock, who fled upon noticing police presence but were subsequently apprehended. The suspects are aged 42 and 22, and the case is being handled by the Polis Chrysochous Police Station.

Ukrainian laundering suspect to face trial on April 17

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Ukrainian laundering suspect to face trial on April 17

A Ukrainian woman was arrested in Cyprus for attempting to stage a theft of €420,000, which led to the discovery of a money laundering ring. She had made 20 trips to Cyprus, bringing in about €8 million over six months for property purchases. The 31-year-old will face trial on April 17 and remains in custody. She faces 60 charges related to money laundering and other offenses. Her activities included declaring large sums of money at customs and claiming to invest in property. Further investigations will involve Europol and Interpol, focusing on her financial activities in Cyprus.