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The Profile of Emily Thompson, the Video Content, and Potential Criminal Liabilities

Published January 11, 2026, 11:14
The Profile of Emily Thompson, the Video Content, and Potential Criminal Liabilities

The case involving Emily Thompson and the circulated video has sparked intense debate in Cyprus. An examination of the video by TEPAK revealed that the voices of the Cypriot protagonists have not been altered, while the voices of the "investors" are deeply distorted. The narrator's voice is likely to have been processed with AI. It is unclear whether specific references in the video pertain to specific individuals. The profile of Emily Thompson on "X" (formerly Twitter) was created in July 2022 and initially posted about political and geopolitical issues, sometimes in favor of Russia. Later, the posts became more strongly pro-Russian, while the profile picture changed to the Ukrainian flag, a tactic aimed at confusing the public. The profile is linked to an individual who writes for American magazines, but the photo appears to be the product of AI processing. It is estimated that significant resources were spent on producing the video, possibly from Russian, Iranian, or Chinese sources. The case is being investigated by the Cybercrime Directorate and the CIA, and the possibility of requesting a lifting of confidentiality from the "X" platform to identify the user behind the controversial profile is being considered. Questions are being raised about criminal liabilities, but political and ethical responsibilities are primarily emphasized. The case highlights potential conflicts of interest and the existence of a system where officials use their position to secure favors and financial support, as evidenced by the video and references to donations to the First Lady's Fund.