Govt scrambles to find Mafia State investigation team

The government search for independent criminal investigators to examine the findings of the anti-corruption authority’s Mafia State report are continuing after several lawyers reportedly declined to take part, citing conflicts of interest.

Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis confirmed on Friday that a number of individuals approached by President Nikos Christodoulides had refused the appointment after identifying potential conflicts of interest which would prevent them from...