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Lithuanian extradited to Cyprus for usurpation of Greek Cypriot properties by French court

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A Lithuanian woman suspected of usurping Greek Cypriot property in northern Cyprus has been ordered extradited to Cyprus by a French court.
The Aix-en-Provence Court of Appeals made the decision on July 1, 2026, in response to a European Arrest Warrant issued by Cypriot authorities.
The suspect, who is 53 years old, was arrested in France in May 2026.
Officials described the court's decision as "exceptionally important" for legal proceedings regarding the usurpation case.
The extradition is part of an ongoing investigation into the appropriation of Greek Cypriot properties in the occupied areas of Cyprus.

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A Lithuanian woman suspected of usurping Greek Cypriot property in the Turkish-occupied northern part of Cyprus is set to be extradited from France to Cyprus. The woman, aged 53, was arrested in May 2026 in France under a European Arrest Warrant issued by the Cypriot authorities as part of an ongoing investigation into the alleged usurpation of property belonging to Greek Cypriots.

On July 1, 2026, the Aix-en-Provence Court of Appeals ruled to approve the extradition request, marking a significant decision in the pursuit of justice regarding property rights in the contested areas of Cyprus. The ruling has been described by the Cypriot Law Office as "exceptionally important" and represents a step forward in holding individuals accountable for actions related to property claims in the region.

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