Simon Aykut Property Case Adjourned to September

The trial of businessman Simon Aykut, accused of the illegal use of Greek Cypriot property in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), continued today at the Greek Cypriot Nicosia Criminal Court.

During the session, title deed records, satellite images, and maps were presented as evidence, with Land Registry official Andreas Haciraftis testifying for the prosecution. He stated that projects developed by the Afik Group — including Caesar Resort, Caesar Breeze, Caesar Bay, and Caesar Cliff in İskele, Tatlısu, and Esentepe — were built on Greek Cypriot-owned land.
Hacıraftis said he had cross-referenced Google satellite images with the Land Registry’s GSI system to identify the parcels and their owners. He noted that his most recent examination of the Caesar Breeze project was conducted on 30 May 2024, showing clear construction progress compared to images from 2023.
Defence lawyer Maria Neofytou questioned the validity of the property declarations used in the investigation, arguing that only registered title deeds have legal status, while declarations are temporary and lack Cabinet approval.
Haciraftis maintained that the registry’s records are reliable and collected through official procedures. He explained that no title deed had been presented for a particular parcel in the Caesar Cliff project because no ownership claim had been submitted.
All related maps, satellite photographs, title deed documents, and ownership details were entered into evidence.
The hearing was adjourned and will resume on 9 and 15 September.
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