Cyprus Times

Businessman Targeted Repeatedly by Criminal Elements, Financial Motives Suspected

Published March 19, 2026, 14:08
Businessman Targeted Repeatedly by Criminal Elements, Financial Motives Suspected

A businessman in Ayia Napa has been the target of criminal elements for months, with authorities believing the motives are financial. Last night, two homes belonging to his family were shot at, with at least 7 bullets fired. This is the fourth time the family has been targeted, as previous incidents include shootings at the businessman's business and a relative's home, as well as bomb threats and the discovery of a hand grenade. Detectives from the Ammochostos TAE are investigating the case, while the perpetrators remain at large. Police are investigating the possibility of financial disputes as the cause of the attacks, but no arrests have been made so far.