31-year-old man extradited from Spain to Cyprus for online fraud

A 31-year-old male suspect was arrested in Spain and extradited to Cyprus to face charges of online fraud, obtaining money by false pretenses, and money laundering. The investigation began after a 62-year-old shop owner from the Famagusta district filed a complaint in March 2024. The victim reported that in February 2024, he was deceived into transferring over 14,000 euros (specifically 14,678 euros according to some reports) to a Spanish bank account for goods that were never delivered. Following the transfer, all email communication with the alleged seller ceased. The Cypriot police cooperated with Spanish authorities to identify the beneficiary of the account. A European arrest warrant was issued, leading to the suspect's detention in Spain on May 5, 2026. Following an extradition process, the suspect was escorted to Larnaca Airport by Cypriot police officers, where he was formally arrested upon arrival. The suspect remains in custody while investigations into potential links to other similar crimes continue.