Prosecution drops charges against three defendants in Demosthenous murder trial
The prosecution discontinued proceedings against three of six defendants in the trial over the killing of Limassol businessman Stavros Demosthenous.
Limassol, Cyprus. The prosecution on Tuesday discontinued proceedings against three of the six defendants on trial over the murder of 49-year-old businessman Stavros Demosthenous. The decision concerning the first, second and third defendants was announced before the Limassol criminal court.
Additional vehicle theft charge
An additional charge of vehicle theft was brought against the first defendant, who pleaded guilty to the offence.
The six defendants had previously pleaded not guilty to 15 charges, including premeditated murder, conspiracy to commit murder, vehicle theft and arson, illegal possession, transportation and use of a firearm and explosives, and participation in a criminal organisation.
Shooting in Ayios Athanasios
Demosthenous, a businessman and former chairman of Karmiotissa FC, was shot dead on October 17, 2025, while travelling in a car driven by his 18-year-old son near his home in the Ayios Athanasios area of Limassol.
Investigators said several vehicles were involved in the attack. A van used in the shooting was later set on fire, while a motorcycle was allegedly used by the perpetrators to flee the area.
Further hearings
The trial had been scheduled to resume on Tuesday, September 8, with further hearing dates set throughout September.
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