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Prison Director Responds to Inmate's Podcast Appearance from Cell

Published January 21, 2025, 12:24
Prison Director Responds to Inmate's Podcast Appearance from Cell

The Director of Central Prisons, Kostas Konstantinis, responded to inquiries regarding an inmate's participation in a podcast broadcast by a British media outlet while incarcerated. According to Mr. Konstantinis, the incident was immediately detected and all necessary investigations were launched to determine how the inmate was able to participate in the podcast. He also mentioned that evidence is being examined and efforts are underway to locate any prohibited items that may have been used. Mr. Konstantinis emphasized that a definitive solution to the problem of illegal inmate communication will be achieved with the installation of a mobile phone jamming system within the prisons. The inmate involved, Dejan Loi, is Serbian and is accused of involvement in the 2016 Ayia Napa quadruple murder, but presented himself as a victim in the podcast, denying any involvement in the crime. The incident has sparked intense debate about prison security and the need to strengthen control measures. The government has committed to upgrading the correctional system, with an emphasis on improving infrastructure, staffing, and technological support. The case is under investigation and more details are expected to be revealed regarding how the inmate managed to participate in the podcast and the potential security gaps he exploited.