There is no crime in Cyprus because you are not allowed to report it.
I witnessed a nightmare a long while back. The Police are like the mafia over there.
Our friends had their room ransacked. They took everything. Passports/Money/Credit cards/flight tickets.
The Hotel refused to call the Police. In the end, they made the Rep do it. They all went to the Police station.
Then they all disappeared for a day. Turns out they were all arrested on fraud charges. (including the rep!)
They would only release them if they signed a document admitting an insurance scam. They were told to leave the country immediately.
Obviously they couldn't do that because they had no tickets or passports. They had to visit the British Embassy to get emergency travel documents.
In between this happening, me and my wife spent a night in a bar. The place was rocking. I'm not sure if we or the bar owner was more pissed. He wouldn't allow us to buy a drink.
Then suddenly at 12am, the music went off. Stunned we asked what was going on. He pointed to a passing Police car. He said if they could hear any noise he would be shut down.
He then burst into tears and said they were bleeding him dry. Refuse to pay and you are shut down.
The next day, we grabbed some dinner in a restaurant. About 4/5 Police entered the restaurant and spoke to the owner. Not long after, some food appeared and they left.
I asked the waitress if they were family. She quietly answered to say that you don't ask the Police to pay.
We decided to join our friends and leave Cyprus immediately. Real shame as the people there were brilliant.
I know low level corruption and bribery goes on in most holiday destinations. It just disturbs me that you will not get even basic protection/rights when the Police have too much power.
I have read plenty of other stories about the Cypriot Police over the years. Trust me, the girl will be telling the truth.