Allegations of money laundering involving former bodyguard of Ersin Tatar

The Turkish Cypriot newspaper Yeni Bakis has published allegations involving Daniel William Beckford, a former bodyguard to Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar. Reports suggest that Beckford utilized VIP access during Tatar's official foreign trips to allegedly facilitate the illegal transport of funds. According to the publication, Beckford’s wife, who is a lawyer, is accused of assisting in these money laundering activities. These operations were reportedly integrated into local investments made in Agios Epiktitos, located in the Kyrenia district. The newspaper claims that Beckford operated an extensive network of activities through a legal firm in the northern part of Cyprus. Furthermore, the report cites unnamed sources alleging that Beckford has defrauded multiple individuals over several years. No official response or legal charges regarding these specific claims have been confirmed by authorities to date.