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Police arrest 47 in nationwide illegal employment crackdown across Cyprus

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A total of 47 individuals were arrested in a nationwide operation targeting illegal employment in catering establishments across Cyprus.
The operation was conducted by the police in conjunction with the Immigration and Aliens Service and the Department of Labour Inspections.
Enforcement actions included raids on 16 hospitality venues, leading to significant fines totaling €195,000 issued to employers.
The crackdown aimed to address illegal employment practices and unregistered labor within the country.
Nine of the arrested individuals were reported to be residing in Cyprus unlawfully.

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On July 16, 2026, police in Cyprus conducted a nationwide operation targeting illegal employment, resulting in the arrest of 47 individuals. This operation involved collaborative efforts from the Immigration and Aliens Service and the Department of Labour Inspections, focusing specifically on 16 catering establishments across the country.

Authorities announced that nine of those arrested were undocumented migrants, and the operation aimed to address illegal employment practices within the hospitality sector. In addition to the arrests, employers at the targeted venues were fined a total of €195,000, underscoring the serious nature of these violations as part of the government's ongoing efforts to combat unregistered work and immigration law breaches.

This crackdown aligns with governmental initiatives to enhance legal employment standards and protect the rights of workers in Cyprus.

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