Establishment of Organized Crime Division in Cyprus
May 7, 2026
There are significant developments regarding the establishment of the Organized Crime Division in Cyprus, referred to as the Cypriot FBI. Minister of Justice, Costas Fytiris, aims for the unit to be operational as soon as possible. A building has been found for the new service, and necessary personnel transfers have taken place. The new agency will draw on expertise from the Greek model, with close collaboration between the ministries of Cyprus and Greece. The goal is to effectively combat organized crime and corruption.