Police chief comments on the Sandy case investigation

On Thursday, April 16, Police Chief Themistos Arnaoutis held a press conference regarding the ongoing investigation into the high-profile 'Sandy' case, which gained public attention following allegations by Makarios Drousiotis. This marked the first official statement from the police leadership approximately two weeks after the allegations became a prominent topic of public discourse. Chief Arnaoutis acknowledged the societal concern and emphasized that the demand for institutional transparency is legitimate in a democratic state. He stated that his primary responsibility is to ensure a reliable and accurate investigation process rather than defending previous police handling of the matter. The chief described the case as complex and stated that authorities are currently at the core of the investigation. He noted that officials are methodically collecting testimony from all involved parties and evaluating evidence. Arnaoutis warned against targeting individuals without proof, stating that no one is above the law. The Chief of Police did not take questions from reporters during the session and confirmed that the Minister of Justice will be briefed on the progress of the inquiry.