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Mobile signal hunt under way after 22-year-old vanishes on way to Kofinou factory

In-Cyprus · 2026-06-12

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• What happened: A 22-year-old Bangladeshi student went missing while traveling to his first day of work at a factory in Kofinou, prompting police to trace his mobile signal and review CCTV footage. • Why it matters: The case has raised concerns over potential kidnapping, as the student's father received ransom demands from an unknown caller after his disappearance. • What to watch next: Investigators from CID Larnaca continue to search for leads, including CCTV footage and mobile signal data, to locate the missing student and resolve the situation.

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