Investigators probing the murder of 49-year-old Stavros Demosthenous have uncovered crucial evidence through telecommunications data, leading to a sixth arrest on Sunday.
A 51-year-old man, described by authorities as a significant figure in the case, was detained and is scheduled to appear before Limassol District Court today for a remand hearing.
“The suspect’s telecommunications data has provided vital information for our investigation,” a police spokesperson told Phileleftheros.
Meanwhile, the detention order for a 45-year-old former footballer, who allegedly owns the motorcycle used in the murder, expires today. Authorities are considering requesting an extension of his detention.
Court-approved warrants have allowed investigators to access suspects’ phone records, revealing calls and message exchanges before and after the murder, according to police sources. The data also indicates connections to individuals within the Central Prisons.
In a parallel development, the Ministry of Health has filed a complaint prompting a separate criminal investigation into the leaking of photographs showing the victim’s body. Sources suggest individuals possibly involved in this breach could be suspended within the next 24 hours.
The unauthorised circulation of these images among the public has sparked outrage among law enforcement and the general public alike.
