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First Hearing Scheduled for Former Cyprus FA President George Koumas' Case

Published February 17, 2026, 14:11
First Hearing Scheduled for Former Cyprus FA President George Koumas' Case

The first hearing in the criminal case against former Cyprus Football Association (CFA) President George Koumas has been scheduled for February 20th. The case concerns a potential conflict of interest and includes charges related to two laws: the Law on Combating Manipulation of Sports Events and the Law on Prevention and Combating the Legalization of Proceeds from Illegal Activities. Details regarding the specific charges have not been made public, but the case is expected to be examined by the Court. This development follows previous investigations and reports regarding potential irregularities during Mr. Koumas's tenure at the CFA.