Nicosia, Cyprus. Police said an investigative team has submitted a report on progress in the ‘Sandy’ case to the chief of police for review. The chief of police is expected to brief Justice Minister Costas Fitiris, police spokesman Vyron Vyronos said on Monday.
Report submitted and investigation status
Vyronos said the report outlines developments in the ongoing investigation and has been delivered to the chief of police. He said the case was at a very advanced stage but did not specify when investigative work would be completed.
Scrutiny over possible fabrication and name references
Vyronos said references to possible fabrication in some elements of the case have prompted further scrutiny. Investigators are seeking to establish precisely how the names mentioned in the case emerged and how they were connected to the communications presented.
FBI delegation meetings and expected assistance
A delegation from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has already met with police, with experts expected to assist in analysing testimonies and technical evidence.
Statements by public figures
Former supreme court judge Michalakis Christodoulou confirmed he knew ‘Sandy’ and said he met her between 2020 and 2021, while denying involvement in wrongdoing. Former Bar association president Christos Clerides said he had received material related to the case and had advised that a police complaint be filed, though this did not occur.
Planned private criminal case
Edek deputy president Morfakis Solomonides said he intends to pursue a private criminal case against journalist Makarios Drousiotis, accusing him of lies, circulation of forged documents and dissemination of false news.
Allegations at the centre of the case
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.
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