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Investigation Ordered into Departure of Accused from Cyprus

Published March 6, 2026, 14:15
Investigation Ordered into Departure of Accused from Cyprus

The Minister of Justice of Cyprus, Kostas Fytiris, has ordered an investigation into the circumstances under which a 32-year-old accused of attempted murder managed to leave the Republic while a criminal proceeding was pending against him. The investigation will be conducted by the Central Prisons, while the Police have already appointed an investigating officer at the direction of the Attorney General. The Minister requested the immediate communication of the investigation findings.