Cyprus police search for three suspects in connection with criminal investigations

Cyprus authorities have issued notices for three individuals wanted in connection with various criminal investigations across the island. The police are currently searching for 31-year-old Malik Jawad Ali from Pakistan, who is wanted for serious offenses committed in the Nicosia district between October 2 and October 3, 2026. Separately, 39-year-old Edisson Zarka, an Albanian national residing in the Nicosia district, is sought for serious crimes that occurred on October 10, 2026. Additionally, 21-year-old Tayyab Hameed from Pakistan is being sought for an investigation into online fraud, which reportedly took place between September 20 and October 6, 2026, across the Larnaca and Nicosia districts.

Law enforcement officials have released details to the public to assist in these investigations. Regarding the cases of Ali and Zarka, the public is encouraged to contact the Nicosia Criminal Investigation Department (CID) at 22-802222. For the fraud investigation involving Hameed, the Larnaca CID should be contacted at 24-804060. In all instances, citizens may also reach out to their nearest police station or the Citizen Line at 1460 if they possess relevant information. The investigations remain ongoing as police attempt to locate the suspects.