Mafia State probe: foreign investigator in the frame as Anastasiades hits back

Discussions about appointing a foreign independent criminal investigator of standing to lead the Mafia State inquiry were running at full tilt on Tuesday, according to information available to Phileleftheros.

The possibility is being actively discussed in circles presented as having knowledge of developments. A specific lawyer based abroad — recognised, sources said, to those familiar with the legal field — was being put forward as the most suitable candidate....