Cyprus Court Detains Eight over Terror Financing Allegations

A Cyprus court has detained eight Syrians on suspicion of funding a 'terrorist organisation.' The group, comprising seven men and one woman, faces charges under anti-terrorism and criminal organisation laws. Police acted following a tipoff but have no information on any planned attacks within Cyprus.

In a significant legal move, a Cyprus court has ordered the detention of eight Syrian nationals for six days on suspicions of financing a 'terrorist organisation' in their home country.

According to police spokesperson Christos Andreou, the accused, seven men and one woman, are charged under anti-terrorism legislation, as well as for alleged involvement in a criminal organisation and conspiracy. The arrests followed coordinated police raids in Limassol and Paphos, based on a confidential tipoff.

While the authorities have clarified that the suspects are not believed to have been planning an attack on Cypriot soil, investigations continue into potential funding sources, including drug-related activities.

(With inputs from agencies.)