26-year-old father detained in occupied territories following abduction of toddler from Limassol
A 26-year-old man was detained for three days by the authorities in the Turkish-occupied areas of Cyprus following the abduction of his two-year-old son from Limassol on May 13, 2026. The suspect, who allegedly used violence against the mother, a British national, to take the child, was arrested on Thursday. While the arrest relates to the abduction, the court in occupied Famagusta focused charges on the violation of a military restricted zone and illegal border crossing. Oguzhan Hasipoglu, the 'minister' of labor and social insurance, stated that the child has undergone medical examinations and is currently under the protection of the authorities following a court order. Specialist teams are managing the case to ensure the toddler's physical and psychological wellbeing. Authorities in the occupied areas have reportedly requested information from the Republic of Cyprus regarding the investigation. The child is currently reported to be in the care of his grandmother, according to some local sources.