Four suspects in extortion and organised crime case appear in court

Four suspects arrested on suspicion of threats, extortion and membership of a criminal organisation were brought before Larnaca District Court under heavy security on Thursday, following a complaint by an elderly man.

As the 49-year-old — who is already facing charges in connection with the January 17 shootings — entered the courtroom, he began shouting, claiming the case against him was fabricated. “My family has been destroyed, it’s all a set-up. Enough with this injustice,” he called out...