Four people have been found guilty in the first stage of a court case. This case is about the killing of Thanasis Kalogeropoulos. The court in Limassol, Cyprus, decided this. The defendants are between 23 and 46 years old. They all played a part in the killing. More details about their roles will come later. This is an important step in the investigation. Thanasis Kalogeropoulos was killed on October 30th last year. The killing was planned carefully.
The four people face many charges. These include planning to murder, illegal use of guns, and using explosives. They are also charged with burning a car. The youngest defendant, who is 24, is accused of helping the main killers. These charges show that the crime was complex. It seems there was a lot of planning.
Thanasis Kalogeropoulos was killed on his way to swim. His killers stopped him in a car park. The car park was near a restaurant by the beach. The prosecution presented a lot of evidence. This included videos from cameras. They also showed phone records.
The prosecution used evidence from 75 witnesses. They also showed 555 pieces of evidence. The court believes there is enough evidence for a full trial. The defendants did not speak in court. However, they plan to bring their own witnesses later.
The charges are very serious. If found guilty of murder, they could get a life sentence. The next part of the trial will be on February 24th. This will decide their punishment. This first decision is a big step. It shows the court believes there is a strong case. The evidence suggests a planned act of violence.