Nicosia:Three men wanted by Cypriot authorities have been included in the latest EU Most Wanted appeal, which features fugitives linked to cases across 14 countries, as announced by Europol on Thursday.

According to Cyprus News Agency, the fugitives include Irakli Diakonashvili, a Georgian national wanted for offences such as rape, child sexual exploitation, and child pornography. The investigation stems from a November 2023 complaint by a 12-year-old who reported sexual abuse by their mother's friend to a doctor at Nicosia General Hospital. The case remains under investigation.

Albanian national Alex Burelli is sought in connection with homicide, arson, and causing grievous bodily harm. This relates to an armed attack at a restaurant in Ayia Napa on June 23, 2016, where three people were killed and two were seriously injured. Burelli is also suspected of conspiring to commit further killings in Cyprus as part of the same criminal group.

David Gazaev is wanted for attempted murder, money laundering, participation in a criminal organization, extortion, and related offences. He allegedly shot a 42-year-old Ukrainian national at a Limassol hotel on September 29, 2025, and assaulted another individual at the scene. The motive is linked to an extortion case involving demands for money and threats against the victim's life. Information from Russian authorities indicates Gazaev holds a senior position in a criminal organization involved in various crimes and is considered high-risk.

The EU Most Wanted appeal, which targets fugitives wanted for crimes against children and older people, including child sexual exploitation and fraud, is supported by the European Network of Fugitive Active Search Teams (ENFAST) and Europol. It calls on the public to review profiles and submit information to help locate the fugitives. The campaign features 19 fugitives linked to cases in countries including Austria, Belgium, Croatia, and more.