Limassol CID’s investigative team will file the case for the murder of Stavros Demosthenous today, Thursday, and refer it to the permanent criminal court as the detention period for four suspects expires.
However, surprises cannot be ruled out, as the indictment is expected to include changes to the individuals who will stand trial, according to sources.
The case is expected to proceed to court despite the fact that two 28-year-olds arrested in Thessaloniki have not yet been handed over to Cypriot authorities.
Four people will be charged, but not all those already in custody, according to reliable Phileleftheros sources.
Specifically, the 59-year-old allegedly involved in purchasing the motorcycle used by the perpetrators to flee will not be included in the indictment, but the 51-year-old who was released by the court will be added.
The latter is linked to the stolen Mitsubishi Colt, in which canisters with flammable material and his DNA were found.
Also charged is 30-year-old Ch.S., who mediated the purchase of the motorcycle from the former footballer, receiving €100 after the murder to falsely tell police the motorcycle had been stolen, according to evidence.
The 30-year-old convict who allegedly gave the order to purchase the motorcycle from his cell at the Central Prisons is also charged.
The 31-year-old is alleged to have played a key role in the case and is closely connected to the two 28-year-olds. He has a family relationship with one (I.Z.) and is childhood friends with the second (A.Z.), as he claimed under questioning.
The investigative team already has significant evidence linking people and events before and after the crime. Phileleftheros sources said the two 28-year-olds are expected to be handed over next Monday or, at the latest, Tuesday, to Limassol CID investigators.
After their arrest on judicial warrants, they will be questioned by the competent authorities and brought before the court.
Criminal prosecution for leaked photographs
Regarding the leak of photographs from Demosthenous’s body, investigations by headquarters CID produced evidence against a police officer and a mortuary worker.
The police member faces criminal and disciplinary prosecution for the leak, whilst their mobile phones have been seized under judicial warrants.
