Nicosia, Cyprus. Government spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis called on anyone with information related to allegations made by journalist and Volt MP candidate Makarios Drousiotis to submit it to competent authorities for investigation. The remarks followed social media posts by Drousiotis implicating public figures and institutions in criminal and corruption issues.
Government response
Letymbiotis said the government emphasises that anyone with information should transmit it to the competent authorities so that all information concerning anyone can be investigated. He added that investigations should follow due process and respect legal safeguards.
Allegations raised in social media posts
Drousiotis’ posts allege serious misconduct by former supreme court judge Michalakis Christodoulou, and his involvement in multiple high-profile cases including the van surveillance scandal, Focus maritime banking allegations, and Project Helix loan sales. The posts also allege the participation of other public figures in legal, political and judicial networks.
Volt calls for investigation
Volt called for an immediate and in-depth investigation into the allegations, saying institutional corruption cannot be ignored and that restoring public trust requires accountability and reforms. The party urged the legal service, the independent anti-corruption authority, and the president to take action.
Candidates reject allegations
Alma candidate for Nicosia Dimitris Papadakis and Edek candidate Morfakis Solomonides rejected Drousiotis’ allegations linking them to Christodoulou, saying they did not know the former judge. Papadakis said he is prepared to allow the forensic examination of his mobile phone and records of his texts to show the allegations, primarily based on the exchange of text messages, are blatant lies.
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