Police raid on lawyer Nikos Kliridis' property sparks legal controversy

On Holy Saturday, April 11, 2026, Cypriot police conducted raids on the home and office of lawyer Nikos Kliridis under a warrant issued at 1:00 a.m. The operation resulted in the seizure of a mobile phone, computers, and USB drives. Kliridis described the police conduct as aggressive, alleging they exceeded the scope of the warrant by searching for files related to the Vgenopoulos case, project Helix, and other unrelated financial entities. The legal team, led by Christos Kliridis, has challenged the validity of the warrant and demanded the return of the seized devices, citing violations of attorney-client privilege. The Police claim the delay in execution was due to judicial scheduling, while critics highlight the timing during the Easter holiday as a move to prevent immediate legal recourse. Organizations including the Movement of Ecologists are calling for an independent criminal investigator to review the case. Concerns have also been raised regarding the potential compromise of sensitive personal data related to other high-profile cases, including the Thanasis Nikolaou investigation.