Six people aged between 19 and 27 have been arrested in connection with the alleged abduction of a 20-year-old man and the extortion of money through threats in the Famagusta district.
The suspects, three aged 19, one aged 20, one aged 26 and one aged 27, were arrested on Thursday under court warrants and taken into custody to assist police investigations.
According to police, the incident was reported on 29 July 2026. Investigators allege that the 20-year-old met a group of individuals at a location in Famagusta district to discuss matters concerning them.
Police said the group allegedly demanded money from the complainant and threatened him before forcing him into a vehicle and driving him to an unknown location.
The victim was released shortly after midnight on 30 July at a location in the Famagusta district.
Coordinated operation
The six suspects were arrested in Larnaca district following a coordinated operation involving:
- Famagusta CID;
- Larnaca Anti-Kidnapping Unit; and
- Larnaca Crime Prevention Unit.
The suspects are expected to appear before the Famagusta District Court, sitting in Larnaca, for the issuance of remand orders.
Investigations are continuing.
