In Nicosia, two young men detained in a major online fraud case
The case involving two young men aged 20 and 21 has been referred to the Nicosia District Court. They are accused of conspiracy to commit a serious crime, fraud, theft, obtaining property by deception, and laundering illegal proceeds.
According to police, on July 17, 2025, the director of a company in Nicosia reported a cyber fraud incident, as a result of which the firm lost €35,000.
Arrest warrants were issued during the investigation.
The 20-year-old suspect was arrested on January 1, 2026, and the 21-year-old on January 2. The investigation is being continued by the Nicosia Criminal Investigation Department (TAE).
Police are examining the possible involvement of other individuals and studying all circumstances of the online fraud scheme.
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