A 28-year-old man wanted by Belgian authorities was arrested by members of the Cyprus Police.
Belgian authorities issued a European arrest warrant for the 28-year-old in connection with offenses related to participation in a criminal organization, financial crimes, as well as crimes allegedly committed by electronic means. According to the authorities of the European country, the offenses were committed in violation of Belgian law between February 1, 2024, and October 28, 2026.
Following a tip, members of the Directorate for Combating Organized Crime (DAOE – Sub-Directorate of Intelligence and Special Operations) located the 28-year-old in Larnaca shortly after 12:00 p.m. Subsequently, a provisional arrest warrant was issued for the 28-year-old, on the basis of which he was arrested shortly before 3:00 p.m. and taken into custody, for the purpose of initiating legal proceedings for his extradition to the Belgian authorities.
The Larnaca CID is continuing its investigation.
