Police search property of lawyer Nicos Clerides amid investigation into Sandy case
On Holy Saturday, April 11, 2026, the Cyprus Police executed search warrants at the home and office of lawyer Nicos Clerides to secure evidence related to the 'Sandy' case. Investigators confiscated mobile phones, USB drives, and a computer. The searches were carried out following allegations made by journalist Makarios Drousiotis, who recently published audio recordings and text messages concerning the case and alleged links to the Presidential Palace. The Cyprus Bar Association criticized the timing and nature of the police operation, emphasizing that attorney-client privilege is a cornerstone of the rule of law. Several legal professionals condemned the search as an attack on the legal profession, noting that the timing on a holiday weekend hindered immediate judicial oversight. Drousiotis claimed that the police action was an attempt to destroy evidence regarding the alleged employment of 'Sandy' at the Presidential Palace. The investigation remains ongoing with the involvement of the police investigative team and coordination with Europol.