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Investigations Launched into Controversial Video: Focus on 'Monkey Investors' and the IP Behind '@EmilyTanalyst'

Published January 13, 2026, 20:16

Following pressure, the Attorney General appointed Andreas Paschalidis as an Independent Criminal Investigator to examine the video that caused reactions at the Presidential Palace. The investigation will cover the authenticity, origin, motives for production and publication of the video, as well as potential criminal offenses such as bribery, abuse of power, and money laundering. Investigators are examining the actions of the former director of the President's office and George Lakkotrypis, who advertises his relationship with the President to potential investors. The role of a Dutch lawyer who mediated contacts with a phantom company, allegedly representing a Russian agent, is at the center of attention. The Police have requested the assistance of Europol to locate the investors, and the Cybercrime Unit is tracing the IP address of the account that published the video.