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Scandalous Acquittal in 'Golden Passport' Case – Resignations Demanded

Published February 18, 2026, 09:16
Scandalous Acquittal in 'Golden Passport' Case – Resignations Demanded

Alma accuses a cover-up of corruption in the 'golden passport' case following the acquittal of Syliouris and Giovani, describing the court's decision as a disaster for the rule of law and Cyprus. Alma states that collusion and corruption prevailed, and criticizes the way the Audit Office was sidelined and investigations were delayed. Specifically, Alma highlights the role of the two investigative committees (Kaloyirou and Nikolaou) and the finding of irregularities, as well as the alteration of the initial filing of charges by the Attorney General's Office and the gradual acquittal of the defendants. Alma speaks of a one-way street for the resignation of the Attorney General, Giorgos Savvides, and the Deputy Attorney General, Savvas Angelides, due to the controversial management of the case. The announcement concludes with a complaint about the failure to punish those responsible and the dominance of collusion, causing a sense of shame and anger among honest citizens.