Three detained in Limassol in money laundering case: cars and property worth hundreds of thousands of euros seized

Cyprus Police conducted two special operations in Limassol as part of the fight against organized crime and financial fraud. As a result, three people were detained, including an active police officer.

According to law enforcement authorities, one of the suspects is a 45-year-old police officer who is being investigated in a money laundering case. During a search of his home, investigators seized a number of pieces of evidence. By court order, property with a total value of over 220,000 euros was also seized, including a luxury car.

Two other detainees are a 49-year-old man and a 50-year-old woman. They are suspected of participating in a criminal organization and laundering illegal proceeds.

During the search of their home, police also discovered and seized various evidence relevant to the investigation. The court ordered the seizure of property worth over 200,000 euros, including four premium-class cars.

According to the police, the operations were carried out following the analysis of operational information as part of stepped-up measures against organized crime on the island.

Investigative actions are ongoing. Law enforcement authorities are studying the origin of the funds and possible links between the suspects and other criminal cases.