Cypriot police search for 32-year-old Iranian man

On September 2, 2026, the Cyprus Police issued a public alert seeking the whereabouts of 32-year-old Shahin Afroghi, a national of Iran. Authorities are actively searching for the individual in connection with an ongoing investigation into serious criminal offenses.

The police have requested that anyone with information regarding the suspect’s location contact the Famagusta Criminal Investigation Department (CID) at 23-803040. Alternatively, citizens can reach out to their nearest local police station or use the citizen’s hotline at 1460. While the specific nature of the serious criminal offenses remains undisclosed in official reports, the authorities have released a photograph of the suspect to assist in his identification and prompt apprehension.

The search is currently ongoing as law enforcement continues to gather information to advance the investigation. No further details regarding the suspect's background or the specific timeframe of the alleged offenses were provided in the initial police bulletins.