Appointment of Independent Criminal Investigators for the 'Mafia State' Case
July 6, 2026
The Cypriot government confirms the appointment of a team of independent criminal investigators for the 'Mafia State' case, despite backlash and the resignation of Christos Mylonopoulos. Elias Anagnostopoulos will be the new investigator, and the team is expected to start work immediately. The process is moving rapidly, and the investigators are set to coordinate in their initial meeting. The report from the Anti-Corruption Authority will be made available for detailed analysis. Despite the pressure, the government expresses its determination to proceed without delays.