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Cyprus Court Acquits Sylouris and Giovannis in 'Golden Passports' Scandal Case

Published February 17, 2026, 14:13
Cyprus Court Acquits Sylouris and Giovannis in 'Golden Passports' Scandal Case

The Permanent Criminal Court of Nicosia acquitted former House President Demetris Syllouris and former MP Christakis Giovannis in the case related to the 'golden passports' scandal and the Al Jazeera report. The decision, spanning 180 pages, was announced on Tuesday in a crowded courtroom. The charges concerned offenses of conspiracy to defraud the Republic and influencing a public official. The acquittal marks the end of a long legal battle that had caused strong reactions in Cyprus.