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59-Year-Old Inmate Passes Away at Larnaca General Hospital

March 17, 2026

Fifty-nine-year-old Panicos Kalaitzis from Paphos passed away at the General Hospital of Larnaca, where he was being treated. He had been in police custody since March 11, 2026, due to a fraud investigation. Due to health issues, he was transferred to the hospital under guard. The police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death. Family and authorities are awaiting the results of the inquiry.