Cypriot bishop linked to frauds

Limassol - One of the most powerful religious leaders in Cyprus, the Bishop of Limassol, has been linked to several alleged international…

Limassol - One of the most powerful religious leaders in Cyprus, the Bishop of Limassol, has been linked to several alleged international multi-million dollar fraud cases.

Two Scotland Yard detectives flew to Cyprus on July 20th after four suspects arrested in Britain in connection with one case involving £3.7 million named the bishop as their accomplice. They are expected to stay another week at least. While not permitted to question Bishop Chrysanthos themselves, Cypriot police are allowing them to sit in on their own interrogation sessions.

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