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How the European Public Prosecutor's Office Will Handle the Feidias Case

Published January 21, 2026, 13:12
How the European Public Prosecutor's Office Will Handle the Feidias Case

The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) is investigating European funds related to an official of an EU institution, according to reports. However, sources at KYPE clarify that the EPPO operates autonomously and does not request assistance from national prosecutors. The Attorney General is not informed about EPPO investigations unless they concern offenses within its jurisdiction. In Cyprus, the delegated prosecutors acting on behalf of the EPPO give instructions to the police authorities in the same way as the Attorney General does for its cases. The EPPO's operating regulations provide for informing local prosecution authorities at the start of the investigation and subsequently, if it appears that the offense does not fall within its jurisdiction. The EPPO has the power to investigate and prosecute offenses that harm the EU's financial interests. According to sources, the investigation concerns the possible misuse of European funds by Feidias, an official in an EU institution. However, there has been no official comment from the EPPO on the matter. The case is under the scrutiny of European control institutions, which are monitoring the progress of the investigation. The autonomous operation of the EPPO aims to more effectively combat fraud and corruption against the EU's financial interests.