Information passed on to the police appears to have been “leaked” by the members themselves. Specifically, according to reports from Alpha Cyprus, for the past few weeks, the private security detail of the Russian businessman—who has been targeted by criminal elements on several occasions— has caused a stir even among members of the Force, who since the beginning of the year have been providing his security in exchange for a fee paid to the state.

The heavy presence of burly, all-black-clad, and armed men—reportedly guards from Ukraine who arrived in Cyprus to ensure the Russian businessman’s safety— has sparked discussion and speculation that they are military personnel and secret agents tasked with protecting the 40-year-old, his family, and his businesses in Limassol. In fact, they travel in black SUVs, and the motorcade does not go unnoticed…

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THE CYPRUS POLICE WILL INVESTIGATE THEM

Following information forwarded to the police, the Limassol OPE—which is responsible for his security on behalf of the state—took charge of verifying the information in question.

This morning, as Alpha has learned, they went to a specific apartment building to check on the guards stationed there to secure the Russian businessman’s business. Upon seeing the Crime Prevention Unit patrol officers—who, according to the same sources, were not particularly discreet— one person fled on foot, while the other two guards who were checked were found to have done nothing wrong.

THE ATTACKS HAVE STOPPED

Since last October, the Russian businessman has been targeted by criminal elements. His businesses in Limassol have been the target of bombers, arsonists, and gunfire.

According to information from Alpha, a team of former Ukrainian military personnel has now taken over his security following instructions from high-ranking Ukrainian officials. This move by the 40-year-old suggests that his protection is not a simple matter, but a matter of the utmost importance.

At the same time, it raises questions about whether the Cyprus Police can meet the requirements of his security on its own, or whether aspects of the case that he did not disclose in his numeroustestimonies he gave to the authorities.

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