A 44-year-old man, identified as Andreas Louros, is being sought by police in connection with investigations into personation and obtaining goods by false pretences.
Police confirmed on Monday that Louros is the individual allegedly posing as a police officer by wearing a shirt bearing the word "POLICE" in order to gain the trust of elderly people and defraud them.
The confirmation follows a public warning issued over the weekend by the Kalo Chorio Community Council in Larnaca district, which urged residents to remain vigilant.
According to information released by local authorities, the suspect approaches elderly individuals while dressed in clothing that creates the impression he is a member of the police force, with the aim of persuading them to hand over money.
The community council warned residents that an incident had been reported involving an unknown person falsely claiming to be a police officer in an attempt to obtain money from elderly people.
Residents were urged not to provide money or personal information to strangers and to immediately notify police of any suspicious activity.
Particular emphasis was placed on informing elderly relatives and neighbours to help prevent further cases of fraud.
Wanted since October 23
Police published the suspect's details and photograph on 23 October 2026 and appealed to the public for assistance in locating him.
According to the official notice, he is wanted to assist investigators in relation to alleged offences of obtaining goods by false pretences and personation committed between February and October 2026 in the Nicosia district.
Anyone with information that could assist police is asked to contact the Nicosia CID on 22 802222, their nearest police station, or the Citizen's Hotline.
