A 60-year-old Ukrainian businessman in Limassol has been targeted in a suspected criminal arson attack, marking the second time he has been targeted within a span of weeks.
The latest incident occurred early Saturday morning at approximately 5:15 am, when a fire was deliberately set at a restaurant located in the Old Port area near the Limassol Marina. Police and fire services responded to the scene, and the fire was extinguished after damaging the establishment’s glass shopfront. Initial investigations by the Fire Service and police revealed that a flammable substance was used to initiate the blaze. Authorities have cordoned off the area and are currently reviewing CCTV footage to gather evidence and identify the perpetrators.
This attack follows a previous incident on September 16, when unidentified individuals fired shots at a Linopetra building that houses companies belonging to the same businessman. During the investigation of that shooting, the businessman reported receiving threats stemming from alleged disputes with specific individuals, though those responsible have not yet been identified and that case remains under active investigation.
Limassol Assistant Police Director Lefteris Kyriakou confirmed that investigators are exploring all potential avenues, including a possible connection between Saturday’s arson attack and the September shooting. Following the restaurant fire, law enforcement officials plan to take a fresh statement from the businessman to determine if he has received any recent threats or holds additional information that could aid the inquiry.
