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1. Seven suspects extradited from Cyprus in €700 million fraud case

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/seven-suspects-extradited-from-cyprus-in-€700-million-fraud-case

Cypriot authorities have completed legal proceedings related to the extradition of seven individuals wanted in connection with an international fraud case involving an estimated €700 million, according to the Law Office of the Republic of Cyprus....

2. How Cyprus confiscated Jho Low’s €6M villa without a criminal conviction

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/how-cyprus-confiscated-jho-low-s-€6m-villa-without-a-criminal-conviction

Legal expert Simos Angelides explained the legal framework that allows the Republic of Cyprus to confiscate assets connected to alleged criminal activity, even in cases where there has been no criminal conviction. ...

3. Fake profits trick Paphos woman in online investment scam

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/fake-profits-trick-paphos-woman-in-online-investment-scam

Police in Paphos are investigating a new online investment fraud case after a 66-year-old woman reported losing thousands of euros to a scam that started with what looked like a legitimate investment website....

4. Four, including two businessmen, arrested in Larnaca and Nicosia for extortion, fraud

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/four-including-two-businessmen-arrested-in-larnaca-and-nicosia-for-extortion-fraud

Four people have been arrested in Cyprus as police investigate what they describe as a wide-ranging case involving alleged organized crime, extortion, fraud and weapons offenses spanning several years....

5. Man loses €90,000 in fake online car sale

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-loses-€90-000-in-fake-online-car-sale

Police in Limassol are investigating an online fraud case after a 59-year-old man was allegedly deceived into transferring €90,000 for a vehicle that never existed....

6. €24,800 gone in minutes in new phone scam case

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€24-800-gone-in-minutes-in-new-phone-scam-case

A new online scam has cost a resident €24,800 after fraudsters tricked the victim into handing over access to her bank account, police said on Tuesday....

7. Fake Facebook account impersonates Larnaca mayor in scam attempt

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fake-facebook-account-impersonates-larnaca-mayor-in-scam-attempt

Unknown individuals are attempting to scam citizens through a fake Facebook profile posing as Larnaca Mayor Andreas Vyras, the municipality has warned....

8. Cyprus joins international crackdown on fake medicine network

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-joins-international-crackdown-on-fake-medicine-network

Cyprus joined an international operation targeting a criminal network accused of selling fake medicines and unlicensed supplements across Europe, according to Eurojust....

9. Woman loses €39,000 in online ‘investment’ scam

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/woman-loses-€39-000-in-online-‘investment-scam

A 64-year-old woman in Cyprus lost €39,000 after falling victim to what police believe was a sophisticated online investment scam that unfolded over several months, authorities said Tuesday....

10. Man arrested at Larnaca airport over alleged fake apartment rental scam

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-arrested-at-larnaca-airport-over-alleged-fake-apartment-rental-scam

A 45-year-old man was arrested at Larnaca International Airport on Friday in connection with an alleged online apartment rental scam that police say targeted multiple people looking for housing....

11. Police warn of new scam involving handwritten notes on cars

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-warn-of-new-scam-involving-handwritten-notes-on-cars

Authorities are alerting the public to a recently reported scam targeting vehicle owners....

12. Police warn of new crypto scam targeting investors in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-warn-of-new-crypto-scam-targeting-investors-in-cyprus

Authorities are warning the public about a new type of scam making the rounds in Cyprus, targeting people who have invested in cryptocurrencies and promising them easy profits....

13. Fake “Cyprus Police” post circulating online; public urged to stay alert

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fake-cyprus-police-post-circulating-online-public-urged-to-stay-alert

Authorities are warning the public about a deceptive social media post that falsely claims to be an official announcement from the Cyprus Police....

14. Cyprus-linked firms tied to €25.8M Russian construction fraud, investigation finds

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-linked-firms-tied-to-€25-8m-russian-construction-fraud-investigation-finds

A new investigation by the Cyprus Investigative Reporting Network (CIReN) reveals that companies based in Cyprus were linked to a €25.8 million fraud case involving Russia’s construction sector....

15. Elderly man loses €254,679, duped in online investment scam

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/elderly-man-loses-€254-679-duped-in-online-investment-scam

Police are investigating a major online fraud case after a 79-year-old man from Larnaca was tricked into sending more than €254,000 to scammers posing as investment advisers....

16. Fake GESY message costs victim over €10,000 in new online scam

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fake-gesy-message-costs-victim-over-€10-000-in-new-online-scam

Police in Limassol are investigating a new case of online fraud after scammers posing as representatives of Cyprus’ General Health System (GESY) allegedly tricked a man into handing over his banking details, resulting in losses of more than €10,000....

17. Cyber Cover Insurance for €25 per year from Genikes Insurance, with a €20 Jinius voucher

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyber-cover-insurance-for-€25-per-year-from-genikes-insurance-with-a-€20-jinius-voucher

From online shopping to the use of social media, the Cyber Cover plan from Genikes Insurance offers protection against online fraud, identity theft, and other digital risks. ...

18. Paphos man loses nearly €7,000 after scam caller poses as bank employee

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-man-loses-nearly-€7-000-after-scam-caller-poses-as-bank-employee

A 50-year-old man in Paphos lost €6,860 after falling for a phone scam by someone pretending to be a bank employee, police said....

19. Trump delivers longest State of the Union in US history

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-delivers-longest-state-of-the-union-in-us-history

President Donald Trump set a record Tuesday night, delivering the longest State of the Union address in U.S. history....

20. Fake “Cyprus Police” Viber calls used to trick victims

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fake-cyprus-police-viber-calls-used-to-trick-victims

The Cyprus Police have issued a public warning about a new wave of fraud carried out through the messaging app Viber, where criminals are pretending to be police officers in order to steal personal and financial information....

21. Man allegedly made €32,000 selling agricultural land that wasn’t his

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-allegedly-made-€32-000-selling-agricultural-land-that-wasn-t-his

A 66-year-old man has been remanded in custody for five days in Limassol as police investigate an alleged €32,000 fraud involving the supposed sale of agricultural land....

22. Three arrested in Nicosia after Police discover weapons, drugs and cash

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/three-arrested-in-nicosia-after-police-discover-weapons-drugs-and-cash

Police in Nicosia carried out an early-morning, multi-agency operation that led to the arrest of three men and the seizure of firearms, illegal drugs and cash, authorities said on Monday....

23. €58,400 for a home that wasn’t for sale

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€58-400-for-a-home-that-wasn-t-for-sale

Limassol police are investigating a serious fraud case after a 70-year-old man reported that he was tricked into handing over €58,400 for the supposed purchase of a home in the Limassol district, a property that, as it turns out, belongs to someone else entirely....

24. Turkish Cypriots warned of scams exploiting Republic of Cyprus citizenship applications

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-cypriots-warned-of-scams-exploiting-republic-of-cyprus-citizenship-applications

Mehmet Birinci, a a prominent Turkish Cypriot politician, has issued a public warning to Turkish Cypriots, cautioning them against individuals attempting to profit from applications for Republic of Cyprus citizenship....

25. Applying for a travel visa could drain your bank account

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/applying-for-a-travel-visa-could-drain-your-bank-account

Police are alerting the public to a newly identified online scam targeting people applying for travel visas to foreign countries, after reports that fraudsters are stealing money through counterfeit application websites....

26. Europol in Cyprus to boost fight against organized crime

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/europol-in-cyprus-to-boost-fight-against-organized-crime

A delegation from Europol is in Cyprus this week, marking a key step in the police force’s push to modernize how it tackles serious and organized crime....

27. Phone scam in Athens used equipment hidden in car trunk

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/phone-scam-in-athens-used-equipment-hidden-in-car-trunk

A sophisticated phone scam that netted hundreds of euros from unsuspecting victims in Athens is a reminder that anyone, anywhere, could fall prey to cyber trickery, Cyprus included. ...

28. Two arrested in Nicosia online scam that cost company €35,000

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-arrested-in-nicosia-online-scam-that-cost-company-€35-000

Authorities in Nicosia have arrested two young men, aged 20 and 21, in connection with an online fraud scheme that targeted a local company, police said Monday. A third suspect, 22, remains at large as investigators continue their work....

29. Educators accuse authorities of silencing dissent

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/educators-accuse-authorities-of-silencing-dissent-rather-than-addressing-governance-failures

Turkish Cypriot educators held a protest on Friday in response to disciplinary investigations launched against dozens of teachers who took part in recent demonstrations....

30. €1.2 million vanishes in online scam targeting Limassol company

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€1-2-million-vanishes-in-online-scam-targeting-limassol-company

A 35-year-old owner of a company registered abroad, but with an office in Limassol, reported today to the Limassol CID that his business fell victim to an online scam, resulting in a loss of €1.2 million....

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