Government aims for imminent appointment of investigators regarding 'State Mafia' report

The Cypriot government aims to announce the appointment of criminal investigators as soon as possible to examine findings related to the book 'State Mafia'. This follows a decision last week by the Prosecution Council to forward reports from the Independent Authority Against Corruption and the Audit Officers to both the Police and the Council of Ministers. The goal of this transfer is to initiate formal procedures for investigating potential criminal offenses identified in the reports. Government Spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis confirmed that officials are working to complete this process quickly. Some sources suggest that an announcement could potentially be made during the upcoming Council of Ministers meeting on Wednesday. Media reports indicate that authorities are maintaining strict confidentiality regarding the selection process to avoid compromising the integrity of the investigation. There is also speculation that a high-profile legal expert from Greece may be considered for a leading role in the criminal inquiry.