(Philenews) Prosecutors have dropped terrorism charges against Azerbaijani national Orhan Asadov, who has instead admitted conspiracy to murder an Israeli businessman and four associates in Nicosia, in a significant development in the long-running Cyprus terrorism case.
The 42-year-old defendant, who has been in custody since September 2021, reached a plea agreement during today’s closed session at the Nicosia Permanent Criminal Court, according to sources familiar with the proceedings.
The director of public prosecutions withdrew terrorism charges that carried potential life imprisonment, with Asadov pleading guilty to conspiracy to murder, which carries a maximum 14-year sentence. He had previously admitted numerous forgery offences related to travel documents and weapons possession.
