Limassol: Man Loses Over €100,000 in Double Scam

A 76-year-old resident of Limassol has fallen victim to a double online scam, losing a total of over €100,000. The first scam occurred in May 2025, resulting in a loss of approximately €56,000.

According to his report, unknown individuals contacted him in February 2026, claiming to be lawyers and able to recover the money he had lost. The perpetrators persuaded the man to grant them access to his bank account via the AnyDesk application, resulting in an additional loss of €48,260.

Instead of returning the money, the perpetrators requested payments for expenses and taxes. In total, five transfers were made to banking institutions abroad. When the perpetrators continued to request money, the 76-year-old realized it was a scam and reported the incident to the Police. The case is being investigated by the GDOE of the TAE Limassol.