Arrested police officer allegedly coached witness to protect colleague

Local CrimeLimassolmoney launderingorganised crimepolicepolice officersTop News Arrested police officer allegedly coached witness to protect colleague Police Officer Arrested Allegedly Coached Witness To Protect Colleague Relevant News Arrested police officer allegedly coached witness to protect colleague 11 June 2026 Hamas network suspects due in court as 38-year-old emerges as key figure 11 June 2026 Congo’s Ebola outbreak spreads to new health zone 11 June 2026 Ioanna Mantzipa 11 June 2026 FacebookXWhatsAppEmailPrintViber A 42-year-old police officer has been arrested on suspicion of approaching a prosecution witness and directing his testimony to benefit a colleague facing charges in an organised crime case. The officer serves at a police station in Limassol. According to evidence secured by investigators, he allegedly approached a witness in the case against a 45-year-old special constable and indicated or encouraged him on the content of his testimony, so that it would be favourable to the accused. The 45-year-old special constable was arrested in May as part of a coordinated operation by police and the newly established Organised Crime Suppression Sub-Directorate — referred to as the “Cyprus FBI” — targeting a criminal network with international connections and financial activity in Cyprus. The offences allegedly committed by the 42-year-old are said to have taken place between May and June 2026 in the Limassol district. The 42-year-old is expected to be suspended from duty. Once the investigation is complete, he will be formally charged in writing and summoned to appear before the courts. Subscribe to our Newsletter Latest News Hamas network suspects due in court as 38-year-old emerges as key figure Congo’s Ebola outbreak spreads to new health zone UK minister says violence in Northern Ireland is racist thuggery Why Limassol city centre is becoming the most attractive investment destination again These are the mountain and remote community allowances for 2026 US and Iran exchange attacks as Trump threatens further escalation Suspect in Limassol attempted murder turns himself in Follow en.philenews on Google News and be the first to know all the news about Cyprus and the world.