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French Court Rejects Arrest Warrant for Alleged Land Grabber in Cyprus

Published January 23, 2026, 15:12
French Court Rejects Arrest Warrant for Alleged Land Grabber in Cyprus

A French court has rejected a request to issue a European Arrest Warrant for Iranian national Bahjat Jaffari, who is accused of illegally acquiring Greek Cypriot land in the occupied territories of Cyprus. The decision, which is final, is seen by the pseudo-state as a blow to the Republic of Cyprus' attempts to use the European Arrest Warrant for political purposes. The pseudo-state claims that the Republic of Cyprus is targeting the Turkish Cypriot people and its economy through such actions. Furthermore, the 'Immovable Property Commission' is recognized as a legitimate means of resolving property disputes. The 'president of the Turkish Cypriot contractors association' expressed satisfaction with the decision, emphasizing that the property issue is deeply linked to the political situation on the island.