Larnaca, Cyprus. Police in Larnaca are investigating the alleged kidnapping of a 22-year-old foreign student after a ransom demand was reportedly made to his father. No arrests have been announced and inquiries remain ongoing.
Disappearance reported overnight
The case came to light shortly before 1am on Friday, when the student’s roommate contacted police to report his disappearance.
According to information under investigation, the 22-year-old, who lives in Larnaca, left his home at around 6.30pm on Thursday to attend the first day of a new job at a factory. The exact location of the workplace has not yet been established.
Ransom demand under examination
Several hours later, the student’s father, who lives abroad, allegedly received a telephone call and a series of messages from an unknown individual demanding money in exchange for his son’s release.
Police are treating the complaint as a suspected kidnapping and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the student’s disappearance and the origin of the ransom demand.
Investigation ongoing
Investigators are examining the communications received by the father and are seeking to establish the whereabouts of the 22-year-old after he left his residence on Thursday evening.
Authorities have not disclosed the amount of money allegedly requested or provided details about the identity of those believed to be involved.