In Limassol, a 52yearold man was arrested for extorting €12,830 from an 83yearold by falsely promising to help him recover lost property. The victim reported the scheme to the police, highlighting the issue of elder financial abuse.
The National Health Scheme of Cyprus, Gesy, faces challenges such as overutilization due to free services leading to unnecessary medical procedures and patient demands. The report highlights the need for systemic improvements to ensure the scheme’s longterm sustainability and prevent potential financial exploitation, calling for a cultural shift towards responsible healthcare utilization and stricter oversight of referrals by personal doctors.
