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Cyprus Seeks Assistance from US, Israel, UK, and France Regarding Leaked Video

Published January 11, 2026, 10:14
Cyprus Seeks Assistance from US, Israel, UK, and France Regarding Leaked Video

The Republic of Cyprus has requested assistance from the US, Israel, the UK, and France in connection with a video that has come to light containing references to suspicious funding and investments. The investigation is in full swing. The Police and the Legal Service are working closely together to evaluate the data resulting from the video. Former Minister of Energy, Giorgos Lakkotrypis, has already testified to the Police regarding the content of the video. Scientific reports from the relevant Police Services, including the Electronic Crime Subdivision and the Forensic Science Service, are also expected. The investigation is examining all aspects of the video, including the origin of the account that posted it. The video allegedly records conversations between Giorgos Lakkotrypis, Charalambos Charalambou, and Giorgos Chrysoschos, with a Dutch investor. The Police emphasize that the subject of the investigation is not vague and is being conducted across the entire spectrum of the video.