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Supreme Court Upholds Search Warrants for Bank Safe Deposit Boxes

Published February 10, 2026, 14:18
Supreme Court Upholds Search Warrants for Bank Safe Deposit Boxes

The Supreme Court of Cyprus has issued a significant ruling regarding the issuance of search warrants for bank safe deposit boxes. The decision confirms the right of law enforcement authorities to search safe deposit boxes when there is reasonable suspicion of connection to criminal activity, even without direct evidence of the placement of specific items within them. The case is related to an international investigation into an investment fraud involving cryptocurrencies, where suspects used companies in Cyprus for money laundering. The Court ruled that a bank safe deposit box can reasonably be considered a place to store proceeds from illegal activities, and dismissed requests to cancel the search warrants. This decision strengthens the authorities' ability to combat financial crime and protect victims of fraud.