23-year-old arrested in Limassol for 34,600 euro online courier fraud

Police in Limassol arrested a 23-year-old man on Monday in connection with a major online fraud case. The investigation follows a complaint filed in February 2026 by a 64-year-old local resident.

The victim reported that on February 1, 2026, she received a text message disguised as a notification from a private courier service. After clicking a link within the message to pay a delivery fee of 3.46 euros, she discovered that 34,600 euros had been illicitly withdrawn from her bank account. Following an investigation by the police cybercrime subdivision, evidence was gathered against the suspect, leading to his arrest under a court warrant.

The suspect remains in custody and is expected to appear before the Limassol District Court on Tuesday to face proceedings for a remand order. The Limassol Criminal Investigation Department is continuing its investigation into the incident.