Limassol, Cyprus. A Limassol district court on Friday issued a five-day remand order against a 44-year-old inmate arrested in connection with the arson of a betting shop in the early hours of June 1. The suspect was then returned to the Central Prison.
Court order and identification
The suspect was allegedly identified by one of two 20-year-olds who are already being held under an eight-day remand order in connection with the same case.
Investigators’ allegations
According to investigators, the 44-year-old is suspected of having given instructions from the Central Prison for the arson attack on the betting shop, as well as for the arson of a car sales business.
Further inquiries
The case investigator told the court that authorities are examining whether the 44-year-old may also be linked to other criminal offences committed in the recent past.
Police request approved
The court approved the police request for a five-day remand order.