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Cyprus: Independent Criminal Investigator Appointed to Probe Leaked Video

Published January 13, 2026, 13:14
Cyprus: Independent Criminal Investigator Appointed to Probe Leaked Video

The Attorney General of the Republic of Cyprus has appointed Andreas Paschalidis as an Independent Criminal Investigator to probe the video posted on the 'X' platform by the account "Emily Thompson". The investigation will be conducted in cooperation with the Police and will examine every aspect of the video, including its content, authenticity, origin, motives for production and publication, as well as any other relevant issue. The aim is to determine whether any criminal offense has been committed by any person in connection with the video. The investigation must be completed within three months. Mr. Paschalidis is a former Judge of the Supreme Court and a former President of the Independent Authority for Complaints against the Police.