Police investigate a 600 euro internet fraud case in Nicosia

On June 17, 2026, a woman reported to the police that she had fallen victim to an internet scam. The victim received a phone call from an unknown individual claiming there was suspicious activity on her bank account. The caller instructed the woman to install two specific mobile applications, which allowed the perpetrator to monitor her device activity and facilitate unauthorized transfers. Following these instructions, the victim transferred a sum of money to an unknown recipient and moved additional funds into an account linked to the installed application. The total financial loss amounts to approximately 600 euros. The Nicosia Criminal Investigation Department is currently conducting an investigation into the fraud, obtaining property under false pretenses, and money laundering. Police have issued a public warning to exercise caution regarding unsolicited communications and to verify suspicious banking requests directly with financial institutions.