Trial for Pyla torture case postponed by Larnaca criminal court

The Larnaca criminal court has adjourned the trial of two men, aged 48 and 27, accused of torturing six individuals in Pyla during the summer of 2025. The proceedings have been postponed until November 25. Both defendants had previously entered pleas of not guilty to the charges brought against them.

The 48-year-old defendant had formally requested the dismissal of the case, claiming an abuse of process. He argued that the charges related to the Pyla incident and separate incidents outside the Larnaca police headquarters should have been consolidated into a single indictment. However, the court rejected this application as premature, ruling that current circumstances do not justify such a claim. The 48-year-old faces multiple serious charges, including torture, unlawful deprivation of liberty, grievous bodily harm, and demanding property with threats. The 27-year-old defendant faces charges of torture, unlawful deprivation of liberty, and assault.

The judicial process remains ongoing, with the next hearing set for late November to continue addressing the alleged abduction and organized criminal activities. The investigation involved police searches of premises associated with the defendants.