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Police officer found guilty of causing road death

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Police officer found guilty of causing road death

A drug squad officer has been found guilty of causing a road death in Larnaca district court. The accident occurred on January 16, 2022, in Ayia Anna village, resulting in the death of 70-year-old Alain Merhege, a French national. Witnesses stated that the officer had been speeding at the time of the incident. The officer was convicted of causing death by a reckless act, which could lead to up to four years in jail. The court found the officer’s testimony lacking credibility.

Trio accused of , €865K burglaries to appear in court June 25

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Trio accused of , €865K burglaries to appear in court June 25

Three people arrested on suspicion of committing dozens of burglaries in Paphos will appear in criminal court on June 25. The burglaries occurred over three and a half years, resulting in the theft of goods worth a total of €865,000.

Auditor-general, ’s sacking case adjourned, one judge recuses himself

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Auditor-general, ’s sacking case adjourned, one judge recuses himself

Fact: The first court proceedings between auditor-general Odysseas Michaelides and attorney-general George Savvides began with conflicts of interest and an adjournment.

Driver in fatal accident released

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Driver in fatal accident released

The 34-year-old truck driver involved in the accident that resulted in the death of 29-year-old Arun Kumar has been released pending his court appearance.

Driver in fatal Kokkinotrimithia crash faces up to four years in prison

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Driver in fatal Kokkinotrimithia crash faces up to four years in prison

A 23-year-old man is facing charges of causing death due to reckless driving in connection with a fatal traffic collision that claimed the life of a 77-year-old woman. The charges were pressed under Article 210 of the Criminal Code, which carries a maximum sentence of four years imprisonment. Despite video evidence showing unusual behavior prior to the collision, the Law Office determined it wouldn’t meet the legal requirements for a manslaughter conviction. The case was investigated by Nicosia Traffic Police and the Nicosia CID, and the man’s next court appearance is pending.

Weapons found in Oroklini grave not part of National Guard inventory

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Weapons found in Oroklini grave not part of National Guard inventory

The G3 rifle seized from a criminal group in Oroklini is not part of the National Guard’s inventory, indicating it may have originated from the Turkish military. The specific features of the rifle match those used by the Turkish military, as the German manufacturer Heckler & Koch licensed G3 rifle production to Turkey. Police arrested two men and seized a large cache of weapons, explosives, and ammunition, leading authorities to believe the group may have been planning criminal acts. Both suspects are in police custody, and all recovered items will undergo forensic examination.

Police say they prevented multiple attacks after discovery of weapons cache in Larnaca grave

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Police say they prevented multiple attacks after discovery of weapons cache in Larnaca grave

Cypriot police arrested two men in Oroklini and seized a cache of weapons, including a G3 military rifle, explosives, and ammunition buried in a grave. The G3 rifle, possibly of Turkish origin, raised suspicions about the suspects’ intentions. The suspects were apprehended while transporting some of the arsenal, which included an RPG launcher, various explosives, pistols, a hunting rifle, bullet propellants, and ammunition. Authorities believe the group may have been planning criminal acts based on the weapons seized. Both suspects are in police custody, and forensic examinations will determine if the items have been used in any crimes.

Ohio trucking company owner accused of evading $1.2M in taxes

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Ohio trucking company owner accused of evading $1.2M in taxes

The fact described in the text is that Alice F. Martin, the owner of an Ohio trucking company, has been indicted for failing to pay approximately .2 million in taxes in a yearslong scheme.

High-profile suspects back in court over fake diploma scandal

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High-profile suspects back in court over fake diploma scandal

– Two high-profile suspects in the north’s fake diploma scandal appeared in court in Morphou.
– Serdal Gunduz threatened the university’s vice rector and forced him to sign degree certificates obtained through illegal means.
– Gunduz holds residence permits in Greece and Russia, making him a flight risk.
– Sefa Karahasan’s degree certificate was signed by someone other than the university’s rector.
– Karahasan was given a 100,000TL bail with two guarantors.
– Opposition party CHP deputy leader criticized the government for appointing Karahasan as TRT’s Cyprus correspondent.
– The fake diploma scandal involved multiple high-profile figures in the north’s education system.
– Turkey’s higher education council announced intentions to prepare a report on the state of the north’s education system.
– Former ‘education minister’ Kemal Durust was arrested for fraudulently obtaining money and his wife was arrested for receiving a fake diploma.

Saint Habakkuk monks sue Church over unpaid wages

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Saint Habakkuk monks sue Church over unpaid wages

Three monks from the Habakkuk Monastery have taken legal action against the Church of Cyprus for failing to pay their salaries. Despite sending a letter demanding payment, the Church did not respond, leading the monks to file private criminal cases at the Nicosia District Court. The monks are seeking redress through the legal system to secure their rightful earnings, as they have no other means of support. The first court appearance is expected to be scheduled soon, giving the Church an opportunity to respond to the allegations.