The Law Office of the Republic of Cyprus has issued specific instructions to the competent authorities regarding the video uploaded on Thursday to the X platform, which allegedly records conversations between senior political and business figures. The clarification was provided on Friday, according to an update received by the Cyprus News Agency.
According to the Law Office, “in relation to the video circulating since yesterday, specific instructions have been given to the competent authorities”. It added that “at this stage, there is nothing further to announce”.
Shift from initial silence
This statement comes just hours after the Law Office had initially refrained from commenting on the case. Earlier, when CNA contacted the Law Office’s Communication Prosecutor Polina Efthivoulou to ask whether the case had been formally brought before it, the response was that “at this stage, the Law Office will not comment on anything”.
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Content of the video
The video, posted on the X platform, reportedly recor ds conversations involving former Minister of Energy Giorgos Lakkotrypis, Director of the Office of the President Charalambos Charalambous, and Cyfield Group director Giorgos Chrysochoos, with an individual presented as an investor from the Netherlands.
The material has sparked strong political reactions, as it includes references to alleged funding amounts approaching €1 million for pre-election purposes, as well as contributions to the fund linked to the First Lady.
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Government stance and police investigation
At the same time, the government has categorically rejected the content of the video, questioning its authenticity and describing it as an attempt to manipulate public opinion and a form of hybrid threat.
Regarding the investigation, Cyprus Police spokesperson Vyronos Vyronos told CNA earlier that the case remains at an early stage of examination following a complaint. He said that neither the scope of the investigation nor potential offences have yet been determined.
He added that the formal testimony of Lakkotrypis is considered crucial for substantive progress in the investigation. The video is currently under analysis by the police, but at this stage it cannot be established whether it has been altered or edited. The account that uploaded the video has also not yet been identified.
The investigation is being conducted by the Police Investigation Unit Headquarters, with the support of specialised units. Developments are being closely watched given the seriousness of the allegations and the senior figures allegedly involved.
Source: CNA