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Former Minister Testifies Regarding Controversial Video on 'Shadow Investors'

Published January 9, 2026, 16:10
Former Minister Testifies Regarding Controversial Video on 'Shadow Investors'

Former Minister Giorgos Lakkotrypis has submitted a written testimony to the Police regarding a video circulating online that depicts him with others discussing funding. The video, published on an account with unknown origins on the 'X' platform, has sparked a political storm and raised questions about potential transparency issues. Mr. Lakkotrypis claims the video is a montage intended to discredit the government, the President of the Republic, and himself. The case has been assigned to the Headquarters TAE, in collaboration with the Cybercrime Subdivision and the Forensic Investigations Service. The Police have not yet determined the exact subject of the investigation or potential offenses, stating that this will be clarified after the completion of Mr. Lakkotrypis's testimony.