Conviction of Members of Fake Marriage Ring in Cyprus
July 31, 2025
The trial regarding the case of fake marriages has concluded in Cyprus. Four members of the international ring received four-year prison sentences, while a fifth individual was sentenced to 15 months in prison. The court described the organized crime network as one that recruited women from Portugal to perform sham marriages and facilitate illegal entries into Cyprus. The case was uncovered following a European operation involving the authorities of Cyprus, Portugal, and Latvia.