Two women arrested in Larnaca over brothel operation and theft

On August 27, 2026, police in Larnaca arrested two women, aged 25 and 26, following investigations into multiple criminal activities. The suspects, identified as nationals of a third country who arrived in Cyprus in July, were apprehended around 3:40 a.m. for the flagrant offense of receiving stolen property.

Subsequent police investigations linked the two women to several additional offenses, including theft, conspiracy to commit a felony, and conspiracy to commit a misdemeanor. Furthermore, authorities allege that the women converted an apartment in Larnaca into an illegal brothel. The head of the Larnaca CID, Giorgos Charalambous, confirmed that the evidence gathered during the investigation necessitated their immediate detention.

The suspects are expected to appear before the Larnaca District Court later today, where prosecutors will request formal remand orders to facilitate further investigation into the case. The authorities are continuing to gather evidence regarding the scope of the alleged criminal operation.