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Cyprus Legal Service Issues Directives Regarding Controversial Video

Published January 9, 2026, 14:22

The Legal Service of Cyprus has issued specific instructions to the relevant authorities regarding a video that surfaced, allegedly capturing conversations between former Energy Minister Giorgos Lakkotrypis, the Director of the President's Office Charalambos Charalambous, and Cyfield Director Giorgos Chrysosohou with a Dutch investor. The video contains references to funding of one million euros for electoral purposes and contributions to the First Lady's Fund. The government has dismissed the video's content, characterizing it as a potential attempt at manipulation and a hybrid threat. The police are conducting an investigation, examining the video for alterations and attempting to identify the user who posted it. The official testimony of Mr. Lakkotrypis is considered crucial for the progress of the investigation. The case has sparked strong political reactions and calls for resignation.