CRIME Reports of Greek mafia activity in Cyprus gain traction as new anti-organized crime unit takes shape. File photo AI Cypriot FBI launches first major organized crime operation Elizabeth Georgiou What sources are calling the first operation of the “Cypriot FBI” took place today during a police crackdown on organized crime. Three people were arrested and authorities issued orders freezing assets worth more than €420,000 READ MORE
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