Three defendants allegedly linked by police to extortion cases and other criminal offences in Limassol have been referred directly to the Limassol Criminal Court.
The cases were filed separately, although they are understood to be connected in a number of ways. The defendants are a 49-year-old man and a 50-year-old woman, a couple of Georgian origin with Greek nationality, and a 45-year-old police officer.
The hearing concerning the couple was held behind closed doors following a police request on security grounds. According to information, the charges against them are linked to at least 14 criminal acts allegedly committed in Limassol since the beginning of 2025.
The couple face serious charges including conspiracy to commit a felony, participation in a criminal organisation, money laundering, tax offences and unlawful possession of property.
They were ordered to be released under conditions pending the start of their trial at the end of June. They have surrendered their travel documents, their names have been placed on the stop list, they signed a guarantee backed by a solvent guarantor and they must report daily to a police station in their area.
The procedure concerning the 45-year-old police officer is still ongoing, in order to determine the conditions under which he will be released until the start of the trial. He faces charges relating to money laundering and his tax declaration.
