Cyprus Times

Cyprus Police Investigate Leaked Video Featuring Former Minister and Investors

Published January 9, 2026, 11:12
Cyprus Police Investigate Leaked Video Featuring Former Minister and Investors

The Cyprus Police are investigating a video that circulated on the 'X' platform containing conversations between former Energy Minister Giorgos Lakkotrypis, the Director of the President's Office, Charalambos Charalambous, and Cyfield Director Giorgos Chrysoschou, with individuals allegedly being Dutch investors. The video includes references to potential funding for electoral purposes and contributions to the First Lady's Fund. The government has characterized the video as an attempt at manipulation and a hybrid threat, claiming it is a product of editing. Police are awaiting a statement from Mr. Lakkotrypis, and the investigation is in its initial stages, with the exact subject matter or offenses yet to be determined.