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Aristos Michaelidis on Faidon: "From Anti-Corruption Advocate to Suspect of Serious Crimes"

Published February 9, 2026, 16:18
Aristos Michaelidis on Faidon: "From Anti-Corruption Advocate to Suspect of Serious Crimes"

Journalist Aristos Michaelidis commented on the unrest in social media regarding allegations of crimes involving public figures, emphasizing that public outrage is the result of long-term accumulation and not just recent revelations. He pointed out that similar phenomena have existed in the past, but the spread of the internet now allows for wider publicity. Michaelidis referred to the inaction of the authorities and the tendency to pass responsibility to the next ones, citing examples such as the Kouma case and the Faidon case, where evidence existed for years but there was no reaction. He stressed that the lack of control on the internet creates an environment of misinformation, but society needs time to be educated and distinguish truth from falsehood. He expressed his disappointment with the revelations regarding the Faidon case, as a man who presented himself as an opponent of corruption is now facing serious charges. Michaelidis emphasized that the root of the problem is the lack of political will and the priority given to avoiding responsibility. Overall, the discussion focused on the need for transparency, accountability, and effective investigation of complaints, as well as strengthening critical thinking and public awareness to address misinformation.