Unidentified body found in the sea off the Akamas peninsula

On Monday, April 13, 2026, an amateur fisherman discovered a body in an advanced state of decomposition on a beach in the Akamas peninsula at approximately 5:45 am. Police from the Paphos district and Polis Chrysochous were dispatched to the scene, and the Paphos CID has officially launched an investigation. Preliminary findings indicate the remains belong to an adult male. Authorities are focusing their inquiries on whether the body belongs to an individual previously reported as a missing person. Due to the high level of decomposition, identification is expected to be a difficult and lengthy process requiring histopathological testing. A post-mortem examination is pending to determine the exact cause of death. While initial police assessments suggested criminal activity might not be involved, officials maintain that no scenario is ruled out until further forensic evidence is gathered.