Police investigators have identified a fourth victim allegedly tortured inside a makeshift “interrogation room” at an illegal Pyla casino, as authorities widen their probe into a violent organised crime syndicate.
The discovery stems from the forensic analysis of 25 videos found on two mobile devices belonging to a 48-year-old remand prisoner, who is already facing charges for a shooting in central Larnaca and the brutal assault of a citizen. According to the Larnaca Criminal Investigation Department (CID), the videos depict seven individuals—both Cypriots and foreign nationals—being subjected to savage beatings, with the 48-year-old suspect allegedly seen forcing handguns into the mouths of his victims.
The torture room, located on the first floor of a casino in the bi-communal village of Pyla, was identified by investigators who matched the distinctive sofa and wall décor seen in the footage to the physical premises. While a raid on the office yielded no weapons, police have seized various forensic evidence for scientific testing.
Investigators are currently searching for the two pistols and knives featured in the recordings, while simultaneously analyzing more than 3,000 photos and videos to determine if the syndicate is responsible for further undisclosed crimes.
The victims were reportedly tortured to extort money or to force “confessions” regarding alleged criminal plots against the 48-year-old, who claims he was the target of a previous arson attack and a separate assassination plot.
The case has also led to the detention of a 27-year-old, while a third suspect remains at large, wanted for his alleged role in both the Pyla torture incidents and the earlier Larnaca shooting.
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