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Three remanded over Kofinou robbery and abduction of 65-year-old

In-Cyprus · 2026-07-08

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• What happened: Three suspects, two Greek Cypriots aged 32 and 42, and a 44-year-old Greek national, have been remanded for six days in connection with the robbery and abduction of a 65-year-old man in Kofinou. The victim reported that he was assaulted, robbed of cash and personal items, and forced into a car by the suspects. • Why it matters: This incident highlights ongoing issues of violent crime and theft in the region, as the suspects have prior police records related to burglary and theft. It raises concerns about public safety and the effectiveness of law enforcement in addressing such crimes. • What to watch next: The investigation will continue as the suspects face charges in Larnaca District Court, and further details may emerge regarding their previous criminal activities and the stolen goods linked to the case.

Local CrimeLarnacapoliceTop News Three remanded over Kofinou robbery and abduction of 65-year-old Three Remanded Over Kofinou Robbery And Abduction Of 65 Year Old Relevant News Three remanded over Kofinou robbery and abduction of 65-year-old 8 July 2026 EU Parliament calls for justice for victims of sexual violence during 1974 Turkish invasion 8 July 2026 Overnight pharmacies on Wednesday, July 8 8 July 2026 Natasa Christoforou 8 July 2026 FacebookXWhatsAppEmailPrintViber Larnaca District Court has ordered six days’ remand for two Greek Cypriots, aged 32 and 42, and a 44-year-old Greek national, who are suspects in a case of robbery, abduction, theft, assault and actual bodily harm, along with other serious offences, involving a 65-year-old victim from Kofinou. The case was reported to police by the 65-year-old himself. According to his complaint, last Monday he met in Kofinou with three individuals, two of whom he knows, aged 32 and 42. During the meeting, according to the complaint, the 42-year-old attacked and beat the complainant, then took €300 in cash, his mobile phone and his car keys from him. The two men are then alleged to have forced him into a car driven by the third, unknown individual, and taken him to a premises the complainant maintains in Kofinou, where he mainly stores metal objects he buys from third parties. There, according to the 65-year-old’s account, the alleged perpetrators seized his car keys and, after loading a quantity of copper found at the premises into the vehicle, left the scene in an unknown direction. As part of the investigation, arrest warrants were secured against the 32- and 42-year-old. Following a coordinated operation by CID Nicosia, they were located in the Nicosia district, along with the 44-year-old Greek national, who was subsequently identified as the third individual referred to in the complainant’s report. According to philenews information, the two Greek Cypriots had, some time ago, sold the 65-year-old various items, which were later found to have been stolen. Police had located the stolen goods at the 65-year-old’s premises, with him stating that he had bought them from the two Greek Cypriots. A separate case of theft and receiving stolen goods has been filed against all three before Larnaca District Court. It is noted that the 32- and 42-year-old have previously come to police attention over burglary and theft cases. Subscribe to our Newsletter Latest News EU Parliament calls for justice for victims of sexual violence during 1974 Turkish invasion Overnight pharmacies on Wednesday, July 8 Ecologists movement opposes any plan to kill stray dogs in Paphos forest Gang of youths suspected behind string of Limassol food delivery driver robberies Sandy case: Attorney General to decide on prosecution ECB warns banks of AI-driven cyberattack risks, demands urgent action Christodoulides, von der Leyen to meet in Paris on Cyprus problem and EU-Turkey relations Follow en.philenews on Google News and be the first to know all the news about Cyprus and the world.

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