Paphos resident found driving under the influence of drugs and drink
A 27-year-old Paphos resident has been arrested for driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol, police said. The man was arrested in the early...
Crime
Two arrested on suspicion of theft
Two Larnaca men aged 36 have been arrested on suspicions of illegal possession of property, police said on Monday. According to police, around 7.30pm on...
Public warned for the ‘umpteenth time’ after three more scam complaints filed with police
Police on Sunday warned the pubic for the “umpteenth time” to be more careful online after three new scam complaints were filed, bringing the total...
Police seize four kilos of cannabis from motorist
Police have seized four kilos of cannabis from a motorist they stopped during a traffic stop on Saturday evening, they said. Around 6.45pm, drugs-squad officers...
Car rental company loses €27,000 in online fraud
A car rental company fell victim to online fraud on two occasions during June and July 2022 resulting in the loss of €27,216, police said...
Uptick in scams prompts new police warning
As cybercriminals are constantly looking for ways to make money at the expense of unsuspecting victims, both individuals and organisations often fall victim to various...
Romance scam suspect ‘not cooperating with police’
The 55-year-old man who was handed to Cyprus police by Spanish authorities on Thursday over an internet scam involving the theft of almost €25,000 from...
Man falls victim to phone scammer, loses thousands
A 77-year-old man in Limassol fell victim to a fraud, known as vishing, when an unknown person called him over the phone pretending to be...
Scammers taking bookings for holiday homes they don’t own
Scammers are advertising and booking holiday homes in Cyprus which they pretend to own, police warned, citing complaints. Several people have complained to the police...
Police arrest a 25-year-old in connection to burglary and theft
Police arrested a 25-year-old man on Friday in connection to a case of burglary and theft in Larnaca. According to police, a 58-year-old man filed...
