Legality of Search Warrants on Entrepreneur's Home and Bank Lockers Challenged

The Supreme Court has granted a 37-year-old entrepreneur from Nicosia permission to challenge the validity of two search warrants issued against her. The warrants concern her home and bank lockers, as part of a police investigation into serious criminal offenses.

The warrants were issued by the Nicosia District Court in June and July 2025. The entrepreneur claims that the warrants were based on vague and insufficiently substantiated information.

In the case of the first warrant, the Supreme Court noted that the existence of reasonable suspicion that evidence was hidden in the applicant's home was not adequately substantiated. For the second warrant, which concerned bank lockers, it was judged that questions arise as to whether there was a specific evidentiary basis.

The applications must be filed within 15 days, while service to the Attorney General is scheduled for September 10, 2025. The 37-year-old and her partner face charges of money laundering from illegal activities.

The 7 suspects were referred to trial, which is scheduled for October 3, 2025. All were released on conditions, except for the convicted prisoner.