Three Suspects Remanded for Seven Days in Alayköy Human Trafficking Case
Three suspects arrested over allegations that eight foreign nationals were brought to the TRNC with promises of being taken to Europe and attempts were made to smuggle them illegally into South Cyprus have been remanded in police custody for a further seven days as part of the investigation.
Three suspects arrested in Alayköy on charges of “human trafficking” and “conspiring to commit a serious crime” have been remanded in police custody for seven days.
The suspects, identified as A.M.A., A.A.K.E. and M.Y.A.E., appeared before the court in connection with the incident in Alayköy.
Police Officer Ercan Güleser, who testified during the hearing, said the suspects were accused of “human trafficking” and “conspiring to commit a serious crime”.
Police stated that, at around 9 p.m. on October 28, 2026, the suspects had arranged for eight Somali nationals to enter the TRNC with student pre-approvals, promising to take them to Europe.
The suspects allegedly collected the individuals from Ercan Airport and accommodated them at a guesthouse in Nicosia before taking them to the rubbish dump area in Alayköy, with the intention of arranging their illegal transfer to South Cyprus.
Stating that the investigation was ongoing, police said security camera footage related to the incident would be examined and further statements needed to be taken. Police requested that the suspects be remanded in custody for seven days.
After evaluating the testimony presented, Judge Gizem Erciyas ordered that all three suspects remain in police custody for seven days.
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