Cyprus’ anti-corruption authority issues findings following its investigation into allegations contained in journalist Makarios Drousiotis’ book “Mafia State,” which targets former president Nicos Anastasiades and others. The authority tells that Anastasiades, along with additional individuals named in the investigation, may be criminally liable, including in relation to alleged abuse of presidential powers in multiple instances. The authority communicates its conclusions to Anastasiades, who receives the report from the head of the body, Harris Poyiadjis, together with information relating to the other people implicated.
Anastasiades responds by categorically denying the allegations in “Mafia State.” He says the authority’s findings “shattered” the claims and states that he will provide answers to the report. The outlets describe the dispute as centered on the authority’s determination that there is a basis to consider potential criminal responsibility, while Anastasiades maintains that the allegations are unfounded. The authority’s conclusions stem from the investigation into claims Drousiotis makes against Anastasiades and others in his book, including matters involving Anastasiades’ requests to officials mentioned in the findings.
