Nicosia, Cyprus. Police investigations into the ‘Sandy’ case are entering a critical phase as authorities await the arrival of FBI experts, while Europol continues forensic analysis of evidence.
Coordination with FBI specialists
Police spokesman Vyron Vyronos told the Cyprus News Agency on Wednesday that procedures were under way to coordinate with the FBI so a specialised team could arrive in Cyprus “the soonest possible.”
The government enlisted the help of the FBI following allegations made by journalist Makarios Drousiotis, implicating a number of high-profile figures.
Vyronos said the chief of police spoke with FBI representatives on Tuesday and a second communication was expected on Wednesday so that the agents, described as “specialists in analysing testimonies,” could arrive soon.
He said the FBI team had tools and methods that could produce better results and would inform Cypriot authorities, but added he could not say how many agents would be involved or how long they would stay.
Vyronos said the cooperation was requested to conclude the investigation in the soonest possible time.
Europol analysis ongoing
Vyronos said Europol’s forensic analysis of evidence was continuing, with communication and information exchange taking place on a daily basis.
He said there was no deadline for Europol to complete its work, as it depended on the volume and nature of the evidence.
Vyronos said the final results would probably not be published but would be used in the context of the overall investigation.
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