Liverpool brothers identified as alleged targets in Cyprus murder plot
Jamie and Aaron Small were identified as the British twins allegedly targeted in a murder plot under investigation in Cyprus.
Nicosia, Cyprus. Liverpool brothers Jamie and Aaron Small have been identified as the British twins allegedly targeted in a Cyprus murder plot, which is being investigated following the arrest of eight people.
Investigation and arrests
Eight people from Ireland, Norway and Sweden were arrested in Cyprus following an international operation involving Danish, Swedish and Cypriot authorities and Europol.
The investigation reportedly began on August 10, when a user identifying himself as “Sponge Jobb” posted on the encrypted Signal messaging application seeking someone to carry out a murder in the EU.
The profile offered 650,000 Danish kroner, or about €87,000, for the job.
Alleged targets
The alleged organiser later told a Danish police officer posing as a contract killer that there was “a job in Cyprus” involving two twins on holiday.
According to the investigation, the undercover officer was sent photographs of the brothers.
Jamie and Aaron Small had been staying in the Famagusta area before leaving Cyprus. They had previously competed in MMA wrestling in Liverpool and were sentenced by Liverpool Crown Court for assault in 2016.
Police contact
Merseyside Police said it was in contact with local authorities in Cyprus and was providing support due to the case’s links to the area.
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