23-year-old arrested in Limassol for €34,600 courier phishing scam

A 23-year-old man was arrested in Limassol on Monday in connection with a major computer fraud and theft case. The investigation began following a complaint filed in February 2026 by a 64-year-old local woman. According to the victim, she received a text message on February 1, 2026, posing as a private courier service. When she clicked on the embedded link to pay a €3.46 delivery fee, unauthorized actors gained access to her banking details and withdrew €34,600 from her account.

Evidence gathered by the Cybercrime Subdivision led to the identification and subsequent arrest of the suspect under a court warrant. The authorities stated that the suspect was scheduled to appear before the Limassol District Court on Tuesday to face proceedings for a remand order. The case, which is being handled by the Limassol Criminal Investigation Department, remains under active investigation to identify any accomplices or further illegal activities linked to the suspect.