Swedish fugitive becomes prosecution witness in Cyprus hospital escape case

The 49-year-old Swedish national who escaped from hospital custody in Larnaca last December will testify against the 54-year-old lawyer and 44-year-old police officer who allegedly assisted his escape, prosecutors told the Larnaca Criminal Court on Thursday. To secure the Swede’s testimony, prosecutors announced the suspension of the criminal conspiracy charge that had been common to … Continue reading Swedish fugitive becomes prosecution witness in Cyprus hospital escape case