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Independent Criminal Investigator Appointed for Controversial Video

Published January 13, 2026, 13:10
Independent Criminal Investigator Appointed for Controversial Video

The Attorney General of the Republic has appointed an Independent Criminal Investigator, former Supreme Court Judge Andreas Paschalidis, to investigate the controversial video posted on X (formerly Twitter) by the account “Emily Thompson”. The investigation will be conducted in cooperation with the Police and has a three-month deadline. All issues related to the video will be examined, including its content, authenticity, origin, and motives for publication. The need for an investigation arose after a storm of political reactions caused by the video. At the same time, investigations into the IP address of the account continue, and reports from scientific bodies and Europol are expected.