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Former Minister Files Police Complaint Over Leaked Video Alleging Campaign Finance Discussions

Published January 8, 2026, 21:00
Former Minister Files Police Complaint Over Leaked Video Alleging Campaign Finance Discussions

Former Energy Minister Giorgos Lakkotrypis has filed a police complaint regarding a leaked video showing him discussing funding for Nikos Christodoulides' 2028 election campaign with individuals presented as investors. The complaint concerns allegations of video manipulation. Mr. Lakkotrypis confirmed the meetings but claims the video has been edited to create the impression of illegal cash flow. The video also features the President's son-in-law, Charalambos Charalambous, who is allegedly entrusted with funds for the campaign. The government has dismissed the video as a product of “malicious editing” and “hybrid activity,” avoiding direct answers to the substantive questions raised.