Torture in Pyla took place in illegal casinos, watchdog says

The torture reported to have taken place in Pyla did not occur in a legal casino, but in establishments operating illegally, the Cyprus Gaming and Casino Supervision Commission clarified on Tuesday.

Police said on Monday that investigations into an organised criminal syndicate had intensified after videos were uncovered showing the torture of at least seven people inside a casino in Pyla.

The commission stressed that the establishment shown in the footage “has nothing to do with the licensed casino-resort...