Embassies warn Cyprus over fake marriages

Cyprus is under harsh criticism from at least three foreign embassies that accuse the government and local municipalities of not doing enough to shut down a fake marriage industry.
According to the Cyprus News Agency, the Cypriot government is aware of complaints against local authorities in connection with sham marriages conducted in a number of municipalities.
Stories in the Greek Cypriot media this week reported that foreign embassies, including the missions of Romania and Portugal, have complained about the existence of an illegal network in Cyprus in connection with sham marriages.
The story involves a large number of women from European Union countries who are often involved in civil marriages in Cyprus with foreign men, typically from African or Asian countries, in exchange for money.
But last year more specific accusations were leveled against Cyprus,...

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