Controversy over appointment of independent criminal investigator in 'Mafia State' case

An investigative team has been appointed to probe potential criminal offenses mentioned in the book 'Mafia State'. Lawyer Christos Kliridis expressed reservations regarding the participation of Professor Christos Mylonopoulos in the committee. Kliridis stated that Mylonopoulos previously served as the legal representative for Michalis Zolotas during the Focus trial proceedings in Greece. This connection has led to concerns regarding a potential conflict of interest, as the current investigation is expected to involve aspects of the Focus case. Another lawyer, Christoforos Christofi, echoed these concerns, calling the participation of Mylonopoulos a serious conflict of interest. While Kliridis praised the team's composition as generally positive, he explicitly labeled the inclusion of Mylonopoulos as a poor decision. Stakeholders are currently awaiting the publication of the team's terms of reference. The final decision on any potential criminal prosecutions remains the sole authority of the Attorney General, as does the appointment of any public prosecutor.