Hungarian national appears in Nicosia court over property exploitation charges
On April 17, 2026, a 43-year-old Hungarian national was brought before the Nicosia District Court. The legal proceedings aim to refer the case to the Assize Court. The suspect was originally arrested on April 1, 2026, regarding allegations of illegal exploitation of Greek Cypriot properties located in the northern part of Cyprus. According to the investigation conducted by the Police Headquarters' Criminal Investigation Department, the individual is accused of involvement in real estate transactions involving these properties. The list of charges includes conspiracy to commit a felony, conspiracy to commit a misdemeanor, fraudulent transactions, defrauding, money laundering, and securing registration through false representations. The case continues to be investigated by the authorities.