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Leaked Video Sparks Outrage: Serious Questions Raised About Funding in Christodoulides Government

Published January 8, 2026, 17:01
Leaked Video Sparks Outrage: Serious Questions Raised About Funding in Christodoulides Government

A video circulating on the "X" platform is causing outrage, as it allegedly depicts former Minister Giorgos Lakkotrypis admitting to funding Nikos Christodoulides' election campaign in 2023 and hinting at funding for the 2028 campaign. The video also features the Head of the President's Office, Charalambos Charalambous, and a businessman. Mr. Lakkotrypis filed a complaint with the Limassol Crime Detection Department, claiming that the video has been edited and presents a distorted picture of the discussions, creating the impression of illegal cash flow. According to his testimony, the conversations concerned potential investments in the energy sector and his involvement on the board of a company in the industry. The video mentions the use of cash to exceed funding limits, as well as the way to access the President through Mr. Charalambous. The leak has sparked strong reactions and questions about the transparency of funding in the Christodoulides government.