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Objections to Translation Validity and 'Political Prosecution' Claims in Trial of German Broker

Published January 28, 2026, 18:33
Objections to Translation Validity and 'Political Prosecution' Claims in Trial of German Broker

During the trial of the 49-year-old German broker accused of usurping Greek Cypriot properties in the occupied territories, the defense raised objections regarding the validity of the translations of the evidence and accused the authorities of 'political prosecution.' The witness, police officer Christos Chatzivasileiou, testified about links to the defendant's company and the identification of tourist complexes in Agios Ambrosios, Kyrenia. The defense challenged the reliability of the evidence, arguing that automatic translation tools with unstable results were used. Additionally, they accused the witness of 'tampering with evidence' and 'selective investigation.' The defense requested an adjournment of the trial for at least three months, a request that will be discussed at the next hearing. The defendant remains in custody.