Multiple serious charges filed
The accused face 16 common charges, including conspiracy to commit a felony, conspiracy to commit a misdemeanour, illegal possession and transfer of a Category B firearm, violations of the Torture Convention, kidnapping or unlawful deprivation of liberty, acts causing grievous bodily harm, failure to prevent a felony, assaults causing actual bodily harm, joint attack, carrying a knife, possession of an offensive weapon, brandishing a weapon to cause fear, participation in a criminal organisation, and threats.
Additionally, the 48-year-old faces two separate charges related to falsifying documents and refusing to provide measurements from a legally detained person.
The offences took place during the summer of 2025 in Larnaca.
Six victims identified
Authorities report six victims: three Cypriots (one currently abroad), an Indian citizen abroad, an Arab resident in Cyprus, and a sixth victim believed to be a European citizen, whose identity is still being confirmed.
The Larnaca CID (TAE Larnaca) continues its investigation into the case.
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