The value of the counterfeit banknotes that have been imported to Cyprus from a non-European country amounts to 400 thousand euros, said today the Chief of Police Michalis Papageorgiou… Mr. Papageorgiou said that in relation to this case four people have been arrested so far and a fifth is wanted a person who allegedly inserted a large quantity of counterfeit banknotes.He said that as soon as the Police completes the investigations, which are proceeding at a very fast pace, the public will be informed in order to pay attention to some specific features of these counterfeit banknotes.
Referring to last night's operation of the Police to crack down on prostitution, Mr. Papageorgiou said that the Police, in the context of law enforcement and the fight against trafficking in human beings, carried out a rather large operation involving members from almost all its departments. Body.
He said five people had been arrested who had committed a number of criminal offenses, "from human trafficking, pimping and many other criminal offenses".
"We hope to provide a satisfactory testimony against all those involved in order to bring everyone to justice," he said, adding that the necessary assistance would also be provided to victims of exploitation.
"Our goal is not only to bring the guilty to justice but also to help any persons who have fallen victim to this situation," he said.
Answering questions, Mr. Papageorgiou said that one could say that this is a spiral, which promoted persons in prostitution.
The spiral, he said, consists of both Cypriots and foreigners, but the people who were exploited are mainly foreign women.
In relation to the way the circuit operated, he stated that it became known in various ways that market love was offered in that estate. Source: OnlyCY.com