Aykut still serving sentence in Israel, Cyprus confirms

Shimon Mistriel Aykut, 75, is still serving his prison sentence in Israel, the Cyprus Justice Ministry has confirmed. Aykut was convicted in 2025 and sentenced to five years in prison for the largest case of Greek Cypriot property usurpation in the occupied areas.

The Justice Ministry received this update recently from its Israeli counterpart, after requesting information on Aykut’s status. The request followed claims and information circulating in Cyprus suggesting the convicted man would be...