Detention of Guards and the Case of Giannakis Giannakis
September 15, 2025
Two prison guards were sentenced to three years in prison for the murder of a Turkish Cypriot and are being held at a police station due to their status, while former Commissioner of Volunteerism, Giannakis Giannakis, is serving his sentence in Central Prisons. The guards were found guilty of manslaughter due to their failure to perform their duties properly. This decision was made to prevent potential retaliation against them from other inmates. Giannakis is being monitored by a doctor due to health issues, and his requests will be evaluated according to prison regulations. His conviction pertains to charges of forgery of documents.