The Independent Authority Against Corruption is set to appoint investigators tasked with probing allegations of conflict of interest and corruption against ex-President Nicos Anastasiades.
The probe comes in response to the accusations detailed in Makarios Drousiotis’ book “Mafia State.”
Drousiotis, an investigative journalist and author, worked as an aide to President Anastasiades between 2013-2014. Since leaving the Presidential Palace, Drousiotis has written three books accusing the country’s political elite of widespread corruption, based on his experiences collaborating with Anastasiades.
According to philenews, preliminary discussions have already taken place between the Authority and Drousiotis.
The two parties are scheduled to meet again next Thursday, November 23 to discuss the findings outlined in the book and establish the terms of reference for the inspection officials who will be assigned to scrutinise the claims. The author will be represented by his lawyer.
Philenews writes that Drousiotis has expressed his willingness to share additional information underlying his book’s revelations, particularly concerning the Russian billionaire Dmitry Rybolovlev and the events surrounding his divorce in Cyprus.
In his books, Drousiotis writes that Rybolovlev reportedly used his relationship with Anastasiades to influence Cyprus’ political system to promote his financial interests.
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