Cyprus: Businesswoman, Convict, and Relationship at Center of Investigation

A case involving financial offenses, with a 37-year-old businesswoman, a convicted felon, and relatives involved, was brought before the Nicosia District Court.

The 37-year-old businesswoman and a 40-year-old man voluntarily appeared in court on 27/06. According to the police investigation, the convict was in a relationship with the businesswoman, through which money was being channeled.

Searches revealed:

• At the 37-year-old's residence: over 53 thousand euros and three mobile phones.
• At her brother's house: 83 thousand euros.
• At the 40-year-old's residence: 22 thousand euros and a convict visitation slip.
• At the family business: 33 thousand euros.

The 40-year-old allegedly acted as a "collector" for the convict, with the amount reaching 1 million euros in the last six months.

The convict, the 37-year-old businesswoman, and the 40-year-old were placed under 8-day detention, while the family members of the 37-year-old were placed under 6-day detention.