Cypriot Cabinet Appoints Criminal Investigators to Examine 'Mafia State' Allegations

July 2, 2026

Cyprus's Council of Ministers has appointed a team of independent criminal investigators, led by former President of the Court of Justice of the European Union, Vassilios Skouris. The team will examine potential offenses based on allegations made by Makarios Drousiotis in his book "Mafia State" and findings from the Anti-Corruption Authority. This decision, in accordance with the Criminal Procedure Law, aims for a thorough and objective investigation within established legal frameworks.