Four people have been arrested for stealing parked vehicles and taking property in Limassol and Larnaca. In Limassol, a 64-year-old man reported his van stolen with tools inside, which was later found with the tools missing. Two men, aged 31 and 28, were arrested in connection with the theft. In Larnaca, a 64-year-old man reported money stolen from his unlocked vehicle, leading to the arrest of a 19-year-old and a 17-year-old.
A protest was held outside the Attorney General’s Office in Nicosia demanding a thorough investigation into the killing of Thanasis Nikolaou, who was ruled to have been murdered while serving in the National Guard 19 years ago. The protest, led by his mother Andriana Nikolaou, aimed to bring justice and vindication for Thanasis. The protest attracted people from all over Cyprus, calling for accountability and transparency in the case.
A 50-year-old man was convicted on 15 charges of sexually abusing his 11-year-old foster daughter over the course of a year, as ruled by a court in Limassol. The man committed the crimes against the minor in the home where she lived as a foster child. The court found prosecutors’ witnesses credible and the defense witnesses, including the accused, unreliable. The defendant denied the charges, leading to a trial. The victim, now 14, was placed in the foster home three years ago after receiving little affection from her biological parents. She eventually spoke out about the abuse, leading to a complaint with authorities and the subsequent prosecution at the Limassol Criminal Court.
Four people in the north were accused of attempting to coordinate a crossing to the Republic using counterfeit German identity cards. They had obtained the identity cards in Turkey and had traveled to the north as tourists.
A joint operation by the Alien and Migration Department and the Ministry of Labour in Famagusta district targeted a building renovation site to investigate undeclared work, social security violations, minimum wage issues, and illegal employment. Eight foreign nationals were arrested, six for working without proper documentation and two for residing in the country illegally. The employer of four individuals, a 69-year-old man, confessed to the offences. Investigations are ongoing to identify the remaining employers. The Ayia Napa Police Station is handling the investigation for the five documented cases of illegal employment.
Atanas Bornev, a 43-year-old Bulgarian man and permanent resident of Limassol, died in a collision on the Limassol-Nicosia highway near Kornos. The other driver involved, a 23-year-old man, sustained minor injuries. The cause of the collision is currently under investigation by Larnaca Traffic Police.
Limassol Police are investigating a violent incident involving two Latvian tourists who were allegedly lured into a car by a man they met at Pyrgos beach. The women claim they were indecently assaulted and sustained injuries while attempting to escape. One woman suffered a fractured sternum, while the other received treatment for bruising and friction burns. Police are close to identifying the suspect and plan to issue an arrest warrant soon. Charges being considered include kidnapping, indecent assault, grievous bodily harm, and actual bodily harm.
A 30-year-old man was arrested at Paphos airport in connection with a police investigation into a migrant smuggling ring. He is the fifth person to be arrested, with the other four being arrested in Limassol and Paphos in January. The man had arrived from another European country. The investigation is ongoing.
Fact: The Legal Service has been criticized for its handling of the case of Thanasis Nicolaou, with his family and the judge questioning their actions.
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