Iranian Resident in South Cyprus Accused of Dealing with "Greek Cypriot Properties" in Northern Cyprus

The newspaper Politis extensively covers the story on its front and inside pages, stating that after a complaint was filed, the competent authorities of the Greek Cypriot administration, with the participation of the Intelligence Service (KIP), investigated the matter. The investigation allegedly indicated that the Iranian individual, with the help of his ex-wife, who is a real estate agent and lives in Northern Cyprus, both illegally benefited from "Greek Cypriot properties" in Northern Cyprus and engaged in their illegal sale to foreigners.

The newspaper reports that the Greek Cypriot administration promptly revoked the Iranian individual's permanent residence permit upon this revelation. It also mentioned that an investigation is underway to determine whether the Iranian resident has any connection to Akan Kürşat, a Turkish Cypriot lawyer arrested in Italy in relation to "Greek Cypriot properties."

The article highlights that the Iranian resident, who holds a residence permit in South Cyprus, has invested in real estate in South Cyprus while also allegedly engaging in the illegal sale of "Greek Cypriot properties" through his ex-wife, who resides in Northern Cyprus and works as a real estate agent. The report notes that permanent residence permits are granted by the Greek Cypriot administration to third-country nationals for the purpose of investing in South Cyprus.

The newspaper emphasizes that an individual using this permit can move freely throughout the entire EU. It points out that this is not the first instance of a foreign national allegedly engaging in illegal activities in Northern Cyprus with the benefits of the Greek Cypriot administration, citing the case of Yaacov Afik, an Israeli who holds passports from Portugal and Northern Cyprus. Afik is accused of constructing villas, apartments, and hotels on "Greek Cypriot properties" in Northern Cyprus.

Additionally, the newspaper includes statements from the so-called "Mayor of Trikomo (İskele)," Yakovos Hacıvarnavas, who claims to be in contact with other municipalities in the "occupied areas." Hacıvarnavas mentions collaborating with lawyers to prepare an action plan to collect information, identify properties, and determine whether they are being exploited. He states that the ultimate goal is to stop these development activities, and if necessary, legal action will be taken in collaboration with the state.

The newspaper concludes by noting that the Greek Cypriot police are reportedly conducting an ongoing investigation into the matter.