in-cyprus22 Jun 2026

Missing student hunt ends in murder as killer fabricated job offer and fake ransom plot

A 22-year-old man is appearing before the Larnaca District Court today for a remand hearing, following his confession to the brutal murder of Shahruar Ahmed Emon.

The details of the crime reveal a calculated plot targeting the young international student, who had only arrived in Cyprus a few months ago to study at a private university in Larnaca....

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