Nicosia, Cyprus. Police met a delegation from the US Federal Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday as investigations continue into the Sandy case. Authorities said evidence collection and evaluation are ongoing.
Investigation status and evidence review
Police said a special investigative team examining allegations made public by journalist Makarios Drousiotis is working “at an intensive pace, in all directions”, with a large number of statements already taken and further examinations ongoing.
They said evidence and testimonies are being assessed continuously “with the aim of fully clarifying all aspects of the case”.
Role of FBI and pending Europol findings
The FBI is expected to assist in analysing testimonies and technical material, particularly in relation to specialised forensic evaluation.
Results from separate forensic examinations conducted by Europol experts remain pending.
President’s comments
President Nikos Christodoulides said “the procedures regarding the Sandy case are progressing” and emphasised that the executive branch has no role in the investigative process.
“You understand that the executive branch is not involved and in particular the president is not involved in the investigative procedures,” he said, adding that developments are proceeding “on the basis of the statements made by the responsible authorities”.
Allegations and material under review
The case centres on allegations involving serious criminal conduct, including sexual offences and corruption, alongside claims concerning the existence of an organised network involving public figures.
The material under review includes thousands of digital files, among them images, video recordings and audio content attributed to a woman referred to as ‘Sandy’.
Police sources indicated that more than 3,000 files are being examined, alongside claims of financial transactions allegedly linked to attempts to suppress information.
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