Larnaca, Cyprus. The Larnaca district court on Friday sentenced a 27-year-old man to two years in prison following a trial for internet fraud and the embezzlement of €10,000.
Court ruling and charges
The sentence followed a trial related to internet fraud and the embezzlement of €10,000.
Investigation and method used
The case was investigated by the CID and involved an “email interception” scam targeting local businesses. Police investigators found that the perpetrators illegally interfered with email correspondence between two companies by sending a fraudulent email containing bank details, successfully diverting a transfer to an account belonging to the scammers.
Timeline and arrest
The incident was first reported to Larnaca police on June 28, 2023. Following a lengthy investigation, police secured testimony against the 27-year-old, who was located and arrested on July 13, 2025.
Police advisory to businesses
Police urged business owners to verify bank account changes through secondary communication channels to avoid similar scams.
How do you verify bank account changes before making a transfer?
