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Police Continue Investigation into Alleged Assault – MP Syka's Position on Waiver of Immunity in Question

Published January 8, 2026, 14:23
Police Continue Investigation into Alleged Assault – MP Syka's Position on Waiver of Immunity in Question

Police are continuing their investigation into allegations of violence against an MP by his partner, despite the woman withdrawing her complaint. The Legal Service has instructed that the investigation continue uninterrupted and is seeking evidence, including testimony from individuals familiar with the incident and a forensic medical report. The withdrawal of the complaint by the MP's partner raises questions about the MP's position in the process of waiving his immunity. While initially stating his willingness to cooperate with the authorities, the change in circumstances following the withdrawal of the complaint now gives him the opportunity to challenge the lifting of his immunity. MP Nikos Syka has expressed his opposition to running in the upcoming parliamentary elections, which suggests his intentions. The final decision on the waiver of immunity and the further course of the case will be made by the Supreme Court, taking into account all the evidence and testimonies. The case highlights the difficulty of dealing with domestic violence incidents, even when the victim withdraws their complaint. Police and the Legal Service appear to be seeking a full investigation of the case in order to determine whether there is sufficient evidence to bring criminal charges.