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Ukrainian Woman Sentenced to 20 Months for False Declarations

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A 32-year-old Ukrainian woman was sentenced to 20 months in prison by a Larnaca court.
She was found guilty of making false statements to customs regarding €7.8 million brought into Cyprus.
The woman had entered Cyprus 20 times over seven months carrying large amounts of cash.
All money laundering charges against her were dismissed due to lack of evidence of criminal activity.
The investigation began after she reported a robbery of €420,000 in Limassol.

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A 32-year-old Ukrainian woman has been sentenced to 20 months in prison after being found guilty of making false declarations regarding nearly €8 million in cash that she brought into Cyprus during 20 trips. The ruling was made by the Larnaca criminal court, which found her guilty of false statements to customs authorities. During her multiple entries into Cyprus throughout 2024, the woman was involved in a case that generated significant media attention.

Despite the serious nature of her actions, she was acquitted of 20 additional charges related to money laundering. The court's decision focused specifically on the false declarations she made while entering the country. This case highlights the complexities surrounding the declarations of large sums of cash and the legal implications of non-compliance with customs regulations.

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