in-cyprus16 Jun 2026

Anastasiades, other officials may face criminal charges over Elena Rybolovleva arrest

Cyprus’ Independent Authority Against Corruption has identified reasonable suspicion of possible corruption-related offences linked to the 2014 arrest of Elena Rybolovleva, in findings forming part of its investigation into allegations contained in the book Mafia State by former presidential aide and journalist Makarios Drousiotis.

The Authority stressed that its conclusions are based on the civil standard of proof and do not constitute criminal convictions. The file has been forwarded to the...

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