Police have arrested a 24-year-old foreign national, a resident of Nicosia, as part of an investigation into cases of theft, fraud linked to information systems and money laundering.
Spyros Chrysostomou, spokesperson for the Larnaca Police department, said that the Larnaca CID is investigating these offences, among others.
According to Chrysostomou, on 21 September 2026, a 76-year-old man reported receiving a text message on his mobile phone displaying "traffic CY" as the sender. After opening it, he provided, among other details, his bank card number. A total of €3,963 was then taken from him in two ATM withdrawals in Nicosia.
In a second complaint, on 2 October 2026, a 68-year-old man reported receiving a text message on his mobile phone with "CY MEDICAL" as the sender name. After opening the message, he provided, among other details, his credit card number, and €770 was taken from him.
Arrest warrant
"During the investigations, evidence was secured against a 24-year-old foreign national residing in Nicosia," Chrysostomou noted.
An arrest warrant was issued against him and he was arrested around noon today. His home was subsequently searched and a number of items were taken as evidence.
The suspect is expected to appear before the Court on Wednesday for the issuance of a detention order.
Source: CNA
