Black Cube maintains validity of evidence in Videogate corruption case

The Israeli private intelligence firm Black Cube has publicly reaffirmed its stance regarding allegations of corruption involving the Cyfield construction group and President Nikos Christodoulides. The firm insists its evidence is authentic, despite an independent criminal investigation led by Andreas Paschalides, which concluded that the materials were processed and did not support claims of criminal wrongdoing. The case, dubbed Videogate, emerged from 26 hours of covertly recorded footage published on January 8, 2026, alleging political influence peddling and illicit lobbying. Black Cube stated that its findings were verified by Cypriot authorities and that it is awaiting a final assessment from the Attorney General’s office. The company rejected claims that it acted on behalf of a foreign state, characterizing itself as a service provider for litigation and white-collar crime cases. It further stated that it obtains local legal advice in all jurisdictions to ensure its operations remain lawful. The investigator, however, found no evidence of criminal liability regarding the alleged corporate donations to the Independent Social Support Fund.