Journalist Makarios Drousiotis submits evidence to police regarding corruption allegations

On April 3, 2026, journalist and Volt candidate Makarios Drousiotis arrived at the Cyprus police headquarters to provide testimony and evidence regarding corruption allegations he published on social media on March 30. Accompanied by his lawyer, Lito Kariolou, Drousiotis attended the headquarters to support his claims involving former and current public officials in alleged criminal activities, including judicial corruption. Police Chief Themistos Arnautis has appointed a senior officer to lead an investigation into these claims. Drousiotis had previously visited the headquarters on the evening of April 2 for coordination purposes. The individuals named in his reports have categorically denied the allegations, labeling the evidence as fabricated, and have threatened to file their own complaints. Drousiotis, who maintains the authenticity of his material, including alleged messages involving former Supreme Court judge Michalakis Christodoulou, stated that the deposition process will be lengthy. The police have emphasized that the prompt submission of all material is critical for a thorough investigation.