in-cyprus8 Jul 2026

Larnaca man, 65, robbed and abducted by acquaintances, police say

Police are investigating a case of robbery, abduction, theft, assault and actual bodily harm, along with other serious offences, involving a 65-year-old victim in the Larnaca district.

The case was reported to police by the 65-year-old himself. According to his complaint, last Monday he met in the Larnaca district with three individuals, two of whom he knows, aged 32 and 42....

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