A Greek Cypriot man wanted in connection with an alleged €800,000 plot to murder Giorgos Xiourouppas in Limassol has reportedly been arrested at Dubai airport while attempting to leave the United Arab Emirates, according to information obtained by Phileleftheros.
The man is the second of two suspects wanted in connection with the alleged murder plot.
According to information obtained by Phileleftheros, he had expressed his intention to return to Cyprus after media reports linked him to the case. However, UAE authorities reportedly arrested him as he attempted to leave Dubai.
No international or European arrest warrants issued
No international or European arrest warrants have yet been issued for either of the two wanted suspects.
A source familiar with the investigation confirmed to Phileleftheros that Cypriot authorities had received information about the reported arrest but were still awaiting official confirmation from their UAE counterparts.
Meanwhile, efforts are under way to secure permission for the suspect to leave Dubai and return to Cyprus.
It remains unclear whether this will be possible, as UAE authorities are also examining the case.
Further developments are possible concerning the other wanted suspect, who is of Arab origin.
Four people are already in custody in Cyprus in connection with the alleged plot to murder Xiourouppas.
Alleged €800,000 contract killing
Police are investigating an alleged €800,000 contract killing targeting Giorgos Xiourouppas.
According to evidence presented in court, the alleged agreement included an advance payment of €400,000.
Investigators are also examining the alleged shipment of Semtex explosives in connection with the suspected murder plot.
Four suspects, aged 48, 36, 32 and 73, remain in custody.
The investigation has also uncovered allegations implicating the two wanted individuals reported to be in Dubai.
