Attorney General rejects claims of obstructing anti-corruption investigation

On September 30, 2026, Attorney General Giorgos Savvides rejected public allegations regarding his alleged obstruction of an investigation by the Anti-Corruption Authority. The investigation concerns the Deputy Attorney General, Savvas Angelides, specifically regarding his involvement in the high-profile 'black van' case. Following a session of the Parliamentary Legal Committee, Savvides stated that claims of interference are based on a superficial reading of his correspondence with the Authority.

Savvides clarified that he had previously informed the Authority regarding the scope of earlier police investigations covering the 2019-2021 period, specifically addressing four points of concern. He emphasized that the Attorney General does not have the legal authority to prevent the initiation of any investigation, asserting that the Authority maintains the full right to conduct its inquiries independently. The official maintained that the correspondence was intended to provide necessary context rather than to impede the legal process.

The dispute stems from concerns over a potential conflict of interest involving Savvas Angelides following a complaint submitted in 2023. While the investigation remains a point of contention between the two institutions, Savvides maintains that his office has acted in accordance with the law and has provided the required transparency regarding the ongoing review of the case.