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Two-Pronged Investigations into Controversial Video – Leak and Substance of Allegations Under Scrutiny

Published January 12, 2026, 07:04
Two-Pronged Investigations into Controversial Video – Leak and Substance of Allegations Under Scrutiny

The Cyprus Police are conducting two parallel investigations regarding the controversial video that has caused a political storm. The first investigation concerns the leak of the video and its origin, aiming to identify those responsible for its publication. The second investigation focuses on the substance of the conversations recorded in the video, in order to determine whether any criminal offenses have been committed. Former Minister of Energy, Giorgos Lakkotrypis, has already testified to the Police, providing information about his cooperation with the company Stratix Wealth, which turned out to be a shell company. His testimony concerns meetings he had with a specific person in countries outside of Cyprus, contracts, and invoices. At the same time, CYPA is conducting its own investigation and has submitted a request for judicial assistance to the United States, Israel, the United Kingdom, and France, requesting information regarding 'hybrid threats' and the identification of individuals behind manipulated videos and fake accounts. The investigation also examines the existence of a 'phantom investment' and the transactions that took place. Further testimonies and the examination of documents are expected to determine their authenticity and origin. The case remains open and is evolving.