Police on Tuesday are continuing their investigation into a case of staged robbery that took place on Monday in Limassol.
The incident unfolded around noon when a 54-year-old man reported to the police that he had been robbed on the highway near Parekklisia.
The driver, a hotel worker, claimed a masked, armed man stopped his car, smashed his window, and stole a bag containing €30,000 of company money which he was transporting to a bank.
Reports showed a car with a broken window, while they also stated that the suspects spoke in basic Greek.
It later transpired that the robbery report was fake, and the 54-year-old confessed he had set up the scheme with a 53-year-old man to steal the cash.
The 53-year-old suspect, who has a criminal record, has denied any involvement in the case, according to police reports. In a search of his home, police found and confiscated eight hand grenades for which he did not have a permit.
Both men have been arrested and officers are trying to trace the €30,000.
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