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Phytiris: Wants the 'Heads' of Gangs – Special Task Force Follows the Money

Published February 15, 2026, 14:08
Phytiris: Wants the 'Heads' of Gangs – Special Task Force Follows the Money

Minister of Justice and Public Order, Kostas Phytiris, stated that the Ministry's goal is to dismantle the leadership of organized crime groups, emphasizing that continuous pressure is being applied and their arrest is anticipated. The Minister mentioned that strengthening citizens' sense of security and protecting the rule of law are key priorities. To this end, a special task force has been established following the 'follow the money' methodology to identify and seize illegally obtained assets. Mr. Phytiris dismissed the possibility of a cover-up by the Police, while referring to the cases of Simon Aykut and Annie Alexoui, emphasizing the need for institutionally appropriate procedures for collecting evidence.