Heightened security and data breach investigation ahead of APOEL vs. Omonia 29is match

Tensions between APOEL and Omonia 29is fans have surged ahead of their Sunday match at the GSP Stadium, prompted by the online circulation of a video featuring leaked police documents, including testimonies and medical reports. In response, General Secretary of AKEL, Stefanos Stefanou, filed an official complaint with the Chief of Police, Themistos Arnaoutis, who has subsequently ordered an investigation into how these sensitive files were compromised.

Authorities are now on high alert, scheduling multiple emergency meetings to address the potential for violence as fans continue to exchange threats on social media. The police have finalized an operational plan to monitor the situation, which includes the deployment of 240 officers to oversee the stadium and fan processions. Law enforcement will implement strict control measures and designated travel routes for supporters of both clubs to prevent clashes. A wider consultation involving all relevant services, and potentially fan club representatives, is planned to further mitigate risks surrounding the high-stakes game.