The content of a 14-page document, messages and audio clips concerning the "Sandy" case was entirely false and fabricated, Chief of Police Themistos Arnautis announced on Thursday morning. Speaking at a press conference in Nicosia, the police chief stated that a two-month investigation involving international law enforcement agencies found no basis for the claims.
The comprehensive investigation into allegations previously published by author Makarios Drousiotis was conducted both in Cyprus and abroad, with assistance from Europol and a specialized team from the FBI. The findings were presented at the Cyprus Police Academy by police spokesperson Byron Byronos, in the presence of Deputy Chief Panicos Stavrou and Assistant Chief for Crime Prevention and Suppression Marios Agiotis.
No evidence found
The investigation concluded that there is no testimony or evidence to substantiate any criminal offences against the individuals named in the allegations. Chief Arnautis noted that the claims had deeply concerned Cypriot society due to their severity, as they included references to the rape of a minor, corruption and surveillance involving high-ranking public officials.
According to the police chief, the claims are fully refuted by the evidence gathered. In light of these findings, instructions have been given to investigate potential criminal offences regarding the creation, publication and dissemination of the fabricated messages and related statements made online.
Fabricated messages
During the presentation of the findings, police spokesperson Byron Byronos explained that the individual presenting herself as "Sandy" online was identified at the start of the inquiry. In the course of the investigation, Drousiotis handed over a 14-page document to the authorities containing information and allegations for assessment.
Technical analysis revealed that the messages in question were generated using "Call Assistant", an application available since 2018 designed to create simulated chat conversations. The woman known as "Sandy" demonstrated to investigators how easily the application could be used to manufacture such content.
Allegations refuted
The police investigation also failed to confirm specific claims regarding the sexual abuse of "Sandy" by a former judge, or the subsequent birth of a child. Travel records examined by investigators showed that the woman had never travelled to Nice at the age of 15, contrary to what was claimed in the published allegations.
