Nicosia criminal court finds case against Georgios Christodoulou

The Nicosia criminal court ruled on October 16, 2026, that the prosecution has established a prima facie case against 49-year-old Georgios Christodoulou, known as Zavrantonas, regarding the possession of 15 kilograms of cocaine intended for supply, a case dating back to 2019.

This ruling occurs during a retrial ordered by the court of appeal in May 2026. The initial 22-year prison sentence, handed down in December 2022, was overturned due to issues regarding the composition of the original court. Central to the ongoing proceedings is the testimony of key prosecution witness Yiannis Andreou, also known as "Maronas," who was previously convicted in the same case and has since identified Christodoulou as a lead figure in the operation.

Following the court's unanimous decision, Christodoulou has been called to enter his plea. His defense lawyer, Christos Poutziouris, indicated that the defendant intends to provide an unsworn statement rather than testify under oath. Christodoulou has a significant criminal history, including past convictions for homicide and drug-related offenses.