Cyprus Mail29 Jul 2026

Larnaca businessman remanded for €12m offences

A 62-year-old businessman was remanded for four days by the Larnaca district court on Wednesday in connection with ten serious offences under investigation, from which he allegedly gained €12 million.

The offences under investigation include conspiracy to commit a felony, extortion by false pretences, preparing documents without authority, forgery and the circulation of forged documents....

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