in-cyprus11 Jul 2026

Cyprus evaluates unconfirmed Dubai arrest of fugitive Greek mafia boss

Cypriot police are evaluating unconfirmed reports that an international fugitive nicknamed “Edik”, the alleged leader of a violent Russian-Ukrainian mafia syndicate wanted for multiple contract killings in Greece, has been arrested in Dubai.

The reports remain informal as the United Arab Emirates has not yet sent written confirmation to the Greek authorities, Phileleftheros found yesterday....

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