investigations

Pupil accused of vandalising Livadia Primary school to testify

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Pupil accused of vandalising Livadia Primary school to testify

A 10-year-old is expected to appear at the Voroklini Police Station with his parents to give a statement regarding his alleged involvement in causing damage at Livadia Primary School on Holy Saturday. The police are also looking for other individuals who may have been involved in the vandalism, which included setting fire to benches and a table, breaking a classroom window, and throwing books and notebooks on the floor. The 10-year-old will be treated according to procedures for minors, as those under 14 years old are not legally responsible.

Disy condemns scuffle involving party member

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Disy condemns scuffle involving party member

– Kyriacou and Andronicou both filed complaints to the police about the fight between them.

Limassol man arrested for money extortion

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Limassol man arrested for money extortion

Fact: A 52-year-old resident of Limassol was arrested by the police for extorting money from an 83-year-old resident of a village in the Limassol district on 23 separate occasions under false pretenses. The 83-year-old gave a total of €12,830 to the suspect.

Man rearrested for string of arsons in Strovolos

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Man rearrested for string of arsons in Strovolos

A 46-year-old man was rearrested by police following evidence related to twelve cases of arson targeting residences and vehicles in the area of Strovolos in Nicosia between July 2023 and February 2024.

Teens remanded in Kiti arson case

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Teens remanded in Kiti arson case

Three teenagers, two 14-year-olds and one 16-year-old, were remanded by the Larnaca district court for one day to assist in police investigations related to a case in Kiti involving malicious damage, conspiracy to commit a crime, public disturbance, unlawful assembly, rioting, theft, and illegal possession of explosive material.

Limassol CID investigates shooting incident

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Limassol CID investigates shooting incident

Investigations are underway by the Limassol CID regarding gunfire directed at a 61-year-old contractor’s vehicle in Zakaki, which occurred yesterday afternoon. Investigators secured evidence against a specific individual and subsequently sought a judicial arrest warrant. The said individual was searched for but not located and is currently sought, according to statements made by the Police … Read more

ATO targets directors over $2.5 billion in unpaid super, GST, employee income tax

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ATO targets directors over $2.5 billion in unpaid super, GST, employee income tax

The Tax Office is increasing action against company directors to recover .5 billion in unpaid taxes. Director Penalty Notices (DPNs) have increased by 320% in the past eight months, making directors personally liable for company tax debts. Directors who ignore DPNs may face serious consequences like asset seizure, bankruptcy, or wage garnishment by the ATO.

Four persons were arrested for the attack on an elderly man’s house in Kiti

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Four persons were arrested for the attack on an elderly man’s house in Kiti

Four persons, all minors aged 14 to 16, were arrested by the Police today based on court warrants. They are being held in custody to aid in the investigation of several offenses including causing malicious damage, conspiracy to commit a felony, and illegal possession of explosives. The Kiti Police Station is working with the Larnaca Police Station on the ongoing investigations.

Limassol Police investigating violent Easter riot

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Limassol Police investigating violent Easter riot

Police in Limassol are investigating a violent incident near the Agios Georgios church in Ypsonas. The event was described as an organized attack on officers by a group of about 100 young people who threw Molotov cocktails, firecrackers, and fireworks at police cars and officers. One police vehicle was set on fire, and three others were damaged. Investigations are ongoing to identify the perpetrators, and measures have been intensified to address youth delinquency in the area.

Monks called to appear before investigative committee

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Monks called to appear before investigative committee

Two embroiled monks have been called to appear before the church investigative committee in relation to a monastery scandal.