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Court Decision on Custody of 5th Defendant in Dimosthenous Murder Case

March 26, 2026

The Permanent Criminal Court of Limassol has decided to keep the fifth defendant in custody for the murder of Stavros Dimosthenous until the trial set for April 29. The decision was based on earlier proceedings, and no new evidence was presented. The defendant's lawyer requested his release, which was denied due to the likelihood of conviction. The accused face serious charges, including murder, conspiracy, and illegal possession of weapons. The witness list includes over 125 individuals.