On July 24, 2026, investigative journalist Makarios Drousiotis announced that he received an indictment regarding the so-called 'Sanda' case. The legal proceedings allege that he knowingly and with malice published falsified messages. Drousiotis, who is a key witness in the 'Mafia State' investigation, claims these charges are a calculated distraction from the 'Videogate' scandal and an attempt by the Legal Service to silence him.

He has directed strong criticism toward Attorney General George Savvides and Deputy Attorney General Savvas Angelides, alleging they are protecting themselves and former President Nikos Anastasiades. Drousiotis further accused the administration of President Nikos Christodoulides of granting immunity to convicted criminals in exchange for testimony in minor cases, while persecuting investigative journalism in criminal courts.

Despite his previous efforts to expose systemic corruption, Drousiotis argues that the current judicial actions serve as a retaliatory measure. The Legal Service has not yet provided a detailed response to these specific allegations, but the filing of the indictment officially initiates the legal process against the journalist and the individual known as 'Sanda'.