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Six men have been arrested in connection with the alleged kidnapping of a 20-year-old man and an alleged attempt to extort money from him in the Famagusta district.
Police said the suspects, who include three 19-year-olds, a 20-year-old, a 26-year-old and a 27-year-old, were taken into custody on Friday under court warrants to assist with the investigation.
According to investigators, the incident was reported on July 29. The 20-year-old had arranged to meet a group of people at a location in the Famagusta district to discuss a matter involving them.
Police allege that during the meeting the group demanded money from the man and threatened him before forcing him into a vehicle and driving him to an unknown location.
The victim was allegedly held until shortly after midnight on July 30, when he was released at a location in the Famagusta district.
The arrests followed a coordinated operation involving the Famagusta Criminal Investigation Department (CID), the Larnaca Anti-Robbery Squad and the Larnaca Crime Prevention Unit. The six suspects were located and arrested in the Larnaca district.
They are expected to appear before the Famagusta District Court, sitting in Larnaca, where police will seek remand orders as the investigation continues.
The Famagusta CID is continuing its inquiries.
