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Continued Confusion Surrounding "Annie Alexui" - Police and Legal Service Positions

Published January 22, 2026, 11:17
Continued Confusion Surrounding "Annie Alexui" - Police and Legal Service Positions

Investigations continue into the wanted Ioanna Fotiou, known as "Annie Alexui," who claims to be in Russia with political asylum. She has responded to authorities via video and has released relevant certificates. Police are facing questions regarding why they publicized Fotiou's photo when the arrest warrants were issued previously and she is abroad. Police responded that the announcement was made after the issuance of European arrest warrants. The Legal Service clarifies that the European warrants were recently issued, but the initial warrants pre-existed. Fotiou has accused high-profile individuals of violence, threats, and sexual abuse, claiming her complaints were not adequately investigated by the authorities. Legal experts state that due to the seriousness of the allegations, an ex officio investigation should have been launched.