Court yet to decide on keeping Israeli in custody

A court will convene on Wednesday to decide whether Turkish-Israeli businessman Simon Aykut will be held until his trial or released on bail.

Aykut, 73, is being tried for developing on over €43 million worth of Greek Cypriot land in the north through his company Duminka part of the Afik group.

During a hearing on Tuesday, the court heard from prosecutor Vassilis Bissas that based on testimony he needs to remain in custody until the trial is complete.

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