Police Officer Arrested in Larnaca for Aiding Prisoner

A police officer serving in the Larnaca Police Department was arrested today by the Internal Affairs Service based on a court warrant.

He is being investigated for the following offenses:

1. Abuse of power.
2. Fraud and breach of trust by a public official.
3. Transfer of a mobile phone or portable communication device to police holding cells.
4. Neglect of official duty.
5. Violation of official secrecy / disclosure of state secrets.
6. Disobedience to provisions of laws imposing a duty.
7. Bribery of a public official.
8. Transactions with representatives indicating corruption (according to the Prevention of Corruption Law).
9. Illicit acquisition of property benefit.

According to the evidence under investigation, the officer allegedly provided his mobile phone to a detainee, who made several calls.

The investigations are ongoing.