Polish national arrested at Paphos airport over fraud charges

A 53-year-old Polish national was arrested on September 15, 2026, by police at Paphos International Airport in Cyprus upon his arrival from abroad. The arrest was executed following a routine passport control check, which revealed that the man was wanted by Polish authorities in connection with serious financial crimes.

The suspect is accused of fraud, money laundering, and illegal trading of financial instruments, with the alleged offenses occurring between March 2016 and June 2018 in Poland. On September 8, 2026, Polish authorities issued an arrest warrant and subsequently placed him on the Interpol Red Notice list. Upon verifying his identity at the airport, Cypriot police issued a provisional judicial arrest warrant, taking the individual into custody.

The man is currently detained in Cyprus as local authorities initiate the formal judicial process for his extradition to Poland. He is expected to appear in court today to address the provisional warrant and determine the next steps in the extradition procedure.