Police in Cyprus arrested two men, aged 30 and 37, on the evening of July 24, 2026, in connection with the theft of an Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) transformer from the Moni area. The incident resulted in significant damage to infrastructure, estimated at approximately 9,000 euros.

Authorities launched an investigation following the discovery of the theft, which led to the emergence of specific evidence against the two suspects. Based on this testimony, police secured judicial warrants for their arrest. Both individuals were taken into custody immediately following their apprehension to facilitate further questioning and legal proceedings.

As of July 25, 2026, the investigation remains ongoing. The suspects remain in police custody as authorities continue to process the evidence collected from the site of the theft in Moni. There is no information yet regarding a court date or specific charges beyond the initial arrest warrants.