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Police investigate allegations by journalist Makarios Drousiotis regarding judicial corruption

Journalist Makarios Drousiotis has publicly alleged the existence of a corrupt network, referred to as the Brotherhood, involving former judges, political figures, and institutional officials, alongside claims of the rape of a then-minor known as Sandy. Police have launched an investigation and have interviewed the woman identified as Sandy on multiple occasions. While some reports suggest Sandy claimed the leaked text messages are fabricated and denied being a victim, her lawyer, Nikos Clerides, contends that the messages are authentic and largely concern the Brotherhood's activities rather than child abuse. Police are currently analyzing over 150 digital messages to determine their validity, noting that they remain skeptical about whether Sandy's initial statements were made under duress. Police Chief Themistos Arnaoutis is expected to brief Justice Minister Costas Phytiris on the preliminary findings to prepare for upcoming Cabinet discussions. Drousiotis has criticized the police for leaking information regarding Sandy's statements, labeling the situation as a distraction tactic.

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