Europol adds three fugitives wanted in Cyprus to EU's most wanted list

Europol has added three men wanted by Cypriot authorities to its updated 'EU Most Wanted' campaign, which features fugitives from 14 countries. The list highlights individuals sought for severe crimes including homicide, sexual abuse, and organized crime. Authorities are urging the public to provide any relevant information via the official website rather than approaching these individuals directly.

The three fugitives include Irakli Diakonashvili, a Georgian national wanted for rape, child sexual exploitation, and child pornography. Investigations into his case began in November 2023 following a complaint from a 12-year-old child to a doctor at Nicosia Hospital regarding abuse by a family acquaintance. The remaining two suspects are Aleks Burelli, an Albanian national linked to an armed attack at a restaurant in Ayia Napa on June 23, 2016, involving homicide and arson, and David Gazzaev. Both Burelli and Gazzaev are wanted for various serious offenses, including attempted murder, extortion, and involvement in criminal organizations. The cases currently remain under active investigation by national law enforcement agencies.