41-year-old Ukrainian national sentenced for property offenses in Cyprus

On June 12, 2026, the Permanent Assize Court in Nicosia sentenced a 41-year-old Ukrainian citizen to two and a half years in prison. The defendant pleaded guilty to 18 charges related to the illegal advertisement and promotion of properties built on land owned by Greek Cypriots. These properties are located in the occupied villages of the Kyrenia and Famagusta districts. The court proceedings concluded after the suspect admitted his involvement in these activities. This case highlights the ongoing legal efforts to address the unauthorized development and sale of land in the northern part of Cyprus. Both sources, RIK and SigmaLive, report identical details regarding the sentence, the number of charges, and the defendant's background. No conflicting information was noted in the available reports.