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Presidential Aide Allegedly Acts as 'Gatekeeper' for Funding

Published January 8, 2026, 17:00
Presidential Aide Allegedly Acts as 'Gatekeeper' for Funding

A leaked video, published by the @EmilyTanalyst account, sheds light on the role of Charalambos Charalambous, Head of the President's Office, as an intermediary for access to President Nikos Christodoulides and the management of financial aspects of the government. According to reports, Mr. Charalambous acted as a 'gatekeeper', regulating the President's contacts with potential investors and reassuring them of the effectiveness of their moves. The video also suggests that Mr. Charalambous was part of a team managing funds for the 2023 election campaign, exceeding the legal limit. References are made to "parallel" funding channels, with Mr. Charalambous overseeing due to his experience as an auditor and fraud examiner. Furthermore, the video links him to Filippa Karsera-Christodoulidou, alleging that he facilitated donations to charities associated with the First Lady, with the aim of political influence. Finally, the material records discussions about the use of cash and bypassing controls for "friends" of the government, suggesting possible "unconventional" payments. The leak has sparked reactions and is expected to lead to further investigations.