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Investigation Ordered Regarding Defendant Who Fled Cyprus

Published March 6, 2026, 14:12
Investigation Ordered Regarding Defendant Who Fled Cyprus

The Minister of Justice, Kostas Fytiris, has ordered an investigation into the actions of the Central Prisons regarding the escape of the 32-year-old defendant accused of attempted murder. Simultaneously, the Chief of Police has appointed an investigating officer to conduct an administrative investigation, following instructions from the Attorney General. The investigation will examine how the defendant managed to leave the country while criminal proceedings were pending against him. The results of the investigations will be immediately communicated to the Minister of Justice.