Arrest of former community leader for illegal sale of Turkish Cypriot land
February 11, 2026
A serious case of illegal sale of Turkish Cypriot land is under investigation by authorities. A 66-year-old former community leader was arrested for allegedly promising to transfer land to a couple, having collected a total of €32,000. The land cannot be sold according to the law. The complaints suggest that the suspect received money without taking legal steps for the sale. Investigators are continuing to examine the case.