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Businessman Arrested in Connection to Larnaca Brawl - Previously Targeted in Murder Attempt

Published January 22, 2026, 17:22
Businessman Arrested in Connection to Larnaca Brawl - Previously Targeted in Murder Attempt

Police have arrested a well-known businessman in Larnaca in connection with the violent brawl that occurred last Saturday. The businessman had previously been the target of a murder attempt in July, but was unharmed. A total of 10 people have been arrested so far, as police conduct large-scale searches of properties in Larnaca. Five individuals of Arab origin and a 48-year-old man, who is hospitalized with serious head injuries, are already in custody. The 48-year-old is considered by police to be the leader of the group that provided protection to businesses for a fee.