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Hearing on the Continued Detention of Simon Mistriel Aykut

February 7, 2025

Today, a significant hearing is taking place at the Nicosia District Court regarding the continued detention of Simon Mistriel Aykut, accused of the appropriation of Greek Cypriot properties. Aykut has pleaded not guilty to the 242 charges against him, while his defense calls upon medical reports concerning his health. Two doctors are set to testify in court, and the court will decide on the possibility of the defendant's release. So far, the defense's requests to the court have been unsuccessful as their applications have been rejected.