Members of the Limassol Criminal Investigation Department arrested a 53-year-old man in connection with an ongoing investigation into the crimes of online fraud and obtaining money under false pretenses.

Specifically, the 53-year-old, who was wanted by the police under a national and European arrest warrant in connection with an ongoing investigation into online fraud and the extortion of money, was located in Belgium last April and arrested. Following legal proceedings, his extradition to the Cypriot authorities was approved, and he was transferred under the escort of members of the Limassol CID early this morning.

The fraud was committed in November 2017 against a company based in Limassol. According to the complaint, the company in question placed an order for products from a company based in a European country, paying a sum exceeding 65,000 euros to a bank account that was provided to it via email. As was subsequently determined, there was a breach in communication between the two companies, resulting in the funds being sent to a foreign bank account.

Subsequent investigations revealed evidence against the 53-year-old man. He is expected to appear today before the Limassol District Court for the purpose of issuing a detention order against him. The Limassol CID is continuing its investigation.            

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