49-year-old man arrested in Limassol over alleged property rental fraud

On October 12, 2026, the Limassol District Court ordered an eight-day detention for a 49-year-old Lebanese national suspected of renting out a residential property in Limassol without the authorization of its legal heirs. The investigation began after a woman residing in Kuwait, who inherited the house with her family following her father’s death in April 2020, filed a formal complaint. She reported that none of the six heirs had entered into any rental agreement, verbal or written, regarding the property.

The case emerged after police visited the residence on May 11, 2026, following reports of illegal entry. During this check, occupants presented a photograph of a rental contract, which purportedly listed three of the heirs as parties to the agreement. However, on May 18, an estate agent managing the sale of the house notified the complainant that a lease had been signed in April with a woman from Limassol. The tenant subsequently stated that she had commissioned a Lebanese individual to facilitate the arrangement.

Authorities are currently searching for the original document suspected of being forged and have scheduled further investigations at two locations to clarify the extent of the fraud. The suspect remains in custody as police continue to build their case regarding the unauthorized use of the inherited estate.