A 32-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an alleged fraud scheme involving car sales, with police investigating eight separate cases.

The suspect appeared in Limassol District Court on Friday, where a five-day detention order was issued against him to facilitate ongoing inquiries.

According to police, the alleged offences took place between August 2024 and March 2025. Reports filed with the Limassol Criminal Investigation Department (CID) suggest that the man received money from seven individuals under the promise of importing vehicles from abroad.

The total amount allegedly collected from the victims is estimated at €163,400. However, the vehicles were never delivered.

Investigations into the case are ongoing, with Nicosia CID now leading the inquiries.