Cyprus attorney general updates parliament on investigation into the Santi case

Attorney General Giorgos Savvides and Assistant Attorney General Savvas Angelides appeared before the House Legal Committee to discuss ongoing judicial developments. The investigation file regarding the 'Santi case' has been submitted to the Legal Service for review to determine if criminal charges will be filed. Police investigations covered allegations of spreading fake news, forgery, and the leakage of forged documents. During the session, the Attorney General defended his decision to recuse himself from the 'Mafia State' report by the Independent Anti-Corruption Authority, claiming it was necessary for impartiality. Opposition party AKEL and the movement 'Direct Democracy' discussed proposals for the resignation of the Attorney General and his assistant, citing concerns over judicial independence. MP Andreas Pasiourtidis of AKEL stated that the Legal Service's current approach creates an impasse. Savvides maintained that his office makes decisions independently of public opinion or pressure. The committee also touched upon other administrative matters, including the recent release of an individual known as 'Hamburger'.