A murder investigation has been launched following the discovery of a body in the Larnaca district over the weekend. The body is believed to be that of a Bangladeshi student which had been missing for more than a week.

“There are indications that personal items found at the scene belong to the abducted student,” the police told the Cyprus Mail, with 22-year-old Bangladeshi national Shahruar Ahmed Emon having gone missing last week.

On Sunday, the police proceeded to arrest a 22-year-old suspect in connection with the case.

“During questioning, the arrested person allegedly admitted guilt in the kidnapping case as well as the murder of the abductee,” the police said.

The suspect then led investigators to the man’s body and found a knife, which the suspect claimed was the murder weapon.

Afterwards, the scene was cordoned off for further investigation, while a forensic doctor and members of the police were called to the scene.

During the examination, it was determined that the body had sustained injuries from a sharp object.

According to the police, various items belonging to the victim were found at the scene, and there are indications that the body belongs to the missing student.

Emon was believed to have been abducted in Larnaca after leaving his home in Oroklini to start a job at a local factory on June 12.

He later sent a message with his location to a friend and messaged his father, asking for help, before communication stopped.

The student’s father then reportedly received several calls and a ransom demand from an unknown individual demanding money in exchange for his son’s release.

Investigations into the case are ongoing.