Volt political party demands independent investigation into corruption report

The political party Volt has demanded that criminal investigations resulting from the Independent Authority Against Corruption's report on state corruption be handled by independent legal experts. The party argues that the Attorney General, Savvas Angelides, and his office lack the necessary impartiality to investigate former President Nicos Anastasiades. Volt contends that the Attorney General previously served as a minister under Anastasiades, creating a conflict of interest. Furthermore, the party has called for the resignations of the Attorney General and his deputy, alleging that they failed to identify or prosecute serious offenses committed by their subordinates. These demands follow the publication of a report by the Independent Authority Against Corruption regarding alleged state-level systemic corruption. While the party characterizes the situation as a 'corruption brotherhood' involving high-ranking officials, it emphasizes that these claims have now reached a level of potential criminal charges and felonies. Volt maintains that external oversight is essential to ensure a transparent legal process in light of these findings.