Europol identifies top crimes facing Cyprus in 2025

Europol’s 2025 Serious and Organised Crime Threat Assessment (Socta) has listed seven key types of crime that require law enforcement in Cyprus.

The report identifies cyberattacks, online fraud, child sexual exploitation online, illegal migration networks, drug trafficking, firearms trafficking and illegal waste trafficking as the main threats.

These areas show rapid growth, high complexity and significant risks to society and public institutions.

Cyberattacks now target critical infrastructure...