Larnaca, Cyprus. Proceedings against four defendants accused of involvement in an alleged criminal syndicate were adjourned on Tuesday, with the next hearing set for September 18. The court is also due to rule on Thursday on an objection to the continued detention of one defendant.
Court proceedings
The Larnaca permanent criminal court had been expected to hear the charges against the four defendants, aged 42, 44, 45 and 49, but postponed the case.
The court reserved its decision on an objection filed by the 44-year-old defendant against his continued detention.
Investigation
The case follows an investigation by Larnaca CID into allegations of organised criminal activity, including extortion, threats, financial exploitation and money laundering.
The court heard that the 45-year-old woman and the 42-year-old man had previously been released on bail. The 49-year-old defendant remains in custody at the central prisons in connection with separate cases before the same court.
