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Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Garage Arson in Larnaca

Published March 12, 2026, 14:15
Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Garage Arson in Larnaca

A 33-year-old man was sentenced to five years in prison by the Permanent Criminal Court of Larnaca for arson of a garage committed in July 2025 in Larnaca. The case was investigated by the Larnaca TAE. According to the Police, the arson occurred around 6:45 am when a garage adjacent to the residence of a 58-year-old woman was maliciously set on fire. The woman managed to extinguish the fire immediately, causing limited damage. During the investigation, evidence emerged against the 33-year-old, who was arrested on July 14th by members of the Larnaca TAE and OPE. The 33-year-old confessed to the arson during his interrogation.