On July 24, 2026, the Nicosia Permanent Assize Court held a session regarding the ongoing citizenship scheme case, which features several defendants, including former Minister of Transport Marios Demetriades. The proceedings focused on addressing pre-trial queries raised by the defense team ahead of the formal trial scheduled to begin in September.

During the hearing, Senior State Counsel Charis Karaolidou confirmed that the Prosecution had issued a formal response to the defense's inquiries on July 20. A primary point of contention involved a request for clarification regarding an unidentified individual mentioned in the indictment as having conspired in VAT fraud. The defense attorney, Ilias Stephanou, who represents Andreas, Dimitris, and Giorgos Demetriades, as well as Eleni, sought to identify this person. The Prosecution clarified that this individual is currently listed as a prosecution witness and is not facing criminal charges in the present case.

The case is moving toward the commencement of the trial phase in September, with the court clearing procedural hurdles by addressing these pre-trial requests for information. The defense continues to evaluate the materials provided by the Prosecution to prepare for the upcoming proceedings.