Europol-led operation results in arrests in Cyprus for cross-border fraud

On July 7, 2026, Cypriot authorities, in collaboration with Europol and officials from Belgium and the Netherlands, conducted a major law enforcement operation. The mission targeted an alleged financial and internet fraud ring active between 2023 and 2025. Over 30 officers from the Cyprus Police searched several homes, offices, and premises, seizing a significant volume of evidence. Two individuals aged 34 and 45 were arrested under European arrest warrants and were brought before the Limassol District Court, where extradition proceedings to Belgium were initiated. Simultaneously, a third person was arrested by the British Bases Police within their territory. The operation involved multiple specialized departments, including the Criminal Investigation Department and the digital forensics laboratory. No discrepancies regarding the core facts were noted across the provided reports.