Missing body incident at Nicosia General Hospital mortuary

Police in Cyprus have launched an investigation following the disappearance of a body from the mortuary at Nicosia General Hospital. The incident came to light on October 12, 2026, when an employee from a Paphos-based funeral home arrived to collect the remains of a British national for repatriation. The deceased had died approximately one month prior in Paphos, and his body was transferred to Nicosia for a post-mortem examination because the Paphos hospital mortuary is currently out of service.

Upon arrival, funeral home staff discovered that the body was no longer in the storage unit where it had been placed. Preliminary investigations and checks with police failed to confirm any authorized movement of the remains. Authorities are now reviewing CCTV footage from the facility to determine how the body vanished. One theory being explored is that another funeral home may have collected the body without proper authorization, raising concerns regarding unofficial arrangements and potential financial interests. The Latsia police station has filed a formal report and is actively pursuing the case to locate the missing remains and identify those responsible for the oversight.