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Former Cyprus FA President Koumas to Appear in Court on Conflict of Interest Case

Published February 20, 2026, 09:18
Former Cyprus FA President Koumas to Appear in Court on Conflict of Interest Case

Former President of the Cyprus Football Association (CFA), Giorgos Koumas, will appear in court on February 26, 2026, following the service of an indictment against him. The indictment includes 25 charges relating to potential conflict of interest and money laundering from illegal activities. The charges cover the period 2015-2025 and relate to collaborations with companies and organizations involved in sports, such as the CFA, the Telecommunications Authority, Cablenet, GO PLC, the Nicosia Racing Club, and the Cyprus Basketball Federation. Koumas is accused of maintaining connections with specific organizations while holding the position of sports official and President of the CFA, violating legislation on the manipulation of sports events and the Penal Code. The activities included in the indictment concern the production and live broadcast of sporting events, the management of television rights, and the exploitation of rights for football, basketball, and horse racing matches. In addition, two charges concern the legalization of proceeds from illegal activities, with the amount of the disputed funds amounting to approximately 6.5 million euros. According to the indictment, Giorgos Koumas is the first defendant, while the second and third defendants are companies under his control. During his first appearance in court, a request for adjournment for the study of evidence is expected.