Nicosia criminal court sets trial dates for central prison documents case

On October 9, 2026, the Nicosia Criminal Court was informed by the prosecution that the Attorney General has rejected requests for the suspension of criminal proceedings submitted by five of the eight defendants in the Central Prison documents case. Representing the prosecution, Vasilis Bissas clarified that while the requests from defendants four through eight are currently denied, the Attorney General retains the authority to reconsider this decision as the trial progresses.

Following this announcement, the court scheduled the commencement of the hearing for October 29. Subsequent trial dates have been set for November 3, 5, 10, and 12. During these proceedings, the court will determine if any defendants intend to raise preliminary objections. Additionally, during the hearing, the second defendant, Athina Dimitriou, reported that she has not received all relevant evidence, specifically citing missing investigative testimonies, search warrants, and associated attachments which she claims are vital to the defense.

The case concerns the alleged mishandling of documents within the Central Prison system. The upcoming trial dates will serve as the venue for both the prosecution to present its case and for the defense to address outstanding procedural issues, including the completeness of the evidentiary material provided to the accused.