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Bishop of Karpasia Under Investigation for Alleged Embezzlement

Published December 30, 2025, 17:12
Bishop of Karpasia Under Investigation for Alleged Embezzlement

The Bishop of Karpasia, Christoforos Tsiakkas, has made himself available to investigative authorities to examine allegations of embezzlement from the Pan-Cypriot Parents' Association (PEGA) between 2020 and 2021. The complaint, filed by a woman at the Limassol Police Directorate, concerns the transfer of funds by the Bishop to his personal bank accounts, violating the association's statutes. According to the complaint, the Bishop of Karpasia, who served as the association's president, allegedly used funds derived from citizen contributions for personal purposes. Police have confirmed they are investigating the case, which has been submitted to the Financial Crime Investigation Unit. The Bishop's lawyers state that the timing of the complaint appears to be linked to the upcoming appointment of the Metropolitan of Paphos. The timing of the complaint is considered suspicious, as it comes shortly before the announcement of the new Metropolitan of Paphos. The case has caused unrest in Cyprus and is expected to develop in the coming days. The complaint specifically concerns the period 2020-2021, when the Bishop of Karpasia led PEGA. Investigations are ongoing, and police are expected to summon the Bishop of Karpasia to provide testimony regarding the allegations. The case has received significant media coverage in Cyprus and is being closely monitored by the public. The complaint alleges that the Bishop violated the provisions of the association's statutes by transferring the funds to personal accounts.