Alleged accomplice arrested in €7.8M money laundering case

Authorities in Cyprus have identified a potential accomplice in the high-profile money laundering case involving a 31-year-old Ukrainian woman. The woman, whose identity remains undisclosed, is set to appear before the Larnaca Permanent Criminal Court on April 17, while investigations into the case persist.

According to Police spokesman Christos Andreou, speaking on the show "Alpha Kalimera," authorities apprehended a 43-year-old man on Thursday (14/03) following testimony obtained during the ongoing investigation. The man, whose name has not been released, is expected to face charges mirroring those of the 31-year-old woman.

The Ukrainian woman faces a total of 60 charges, including conspiracy to defraud, money laundering, and making false declarations. The alleged offenses span from August 2023 to March 1, 2024, and involve the transfer of €7,832,400 to Cyprus. The case originated in Larnaca following directives from the Legal Service, as the funds were reportedly routed through the city's airport.

The case gained prominence after the Ukrainian woman reported a robbery in Limassol on Friday afternoon (01/03), prompting a broader investigation into the source of the funds and the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Further details are expected to emerge as the investigation progresses.

With information from 24News