Police officer among three arrested in Limassol organised crime operations

Police officer among three arrested in Limassol organised crime operations

A 45-year-old police officer was among three people arrested on Thursday as part of two operations in Limassol targeting organised crime, with authorities freezing assets worth more than €420,000. Police said the arrests also included a 49-year-old man and a 50-year-old woman, with the investigations focusing on alleged money laundering and suspected involvement in a criminal organisation. During a search of the police officer’s home, investigat…

Cyprus Detains Police Officer, Two Others in Forex-Linked Crime Ring Probe: Report

Cyprus authorities have detained three individuals, including a police officer, as part of an investigation into an alleged criminal organization linked to money laundering, tax evasion, and extortion targeting businesses such as forex firms.Detentions and Alleged Criminal ActivityAccording to SigmaLive, citing the official news agency CNA as translated to English, the Nicosia District Court issued detention orders for three suspects following p…

Police officer arrested in major Limassol money laundering operation

Police arrested a serving officer and two other suspects in two separate operations in Limassol on Thursday targeting organised crime and money laundering. The 45-year-old officer faces investigation for money laundering. A search of his home turned up various items of evidence, and a court order froze assets worth more than €220,000, including a luxury car. The second operation led to the arrest of a 49-year-old man and a 50-year-old woman, who…