Former attorney general Costas Clerides testifies in the Sandy case

On April 19, 2026, the former attorney general of Cyprus, Costas Clerides, testified before a police investigative team regarding the 'Sandy' case. This development follows public allegations made by journalist Makarios Drousiotis and attorney Nikos Clerides, which suggested that Costas Clerides was involved in the matter. Prior to his testimony, Costas Clerides issued a written statement on April 18, 2026, denying claims that he was remaining silent and pledging to provide evidence regarding professional matters that came to his attention after his retirement. The allegations center on claims that Nikos Clerides received death threats following meetings with an individual known as 'Sandy' and that his brother, Costas, intervened. While Nikos Clerides has publicly confirmed receiving threats and his brother's intervention, Makarios Drousiotis further alleges that the former attorney general was actively involved in the affair. Law enforcement authorities are currently continuing to collect testimonies from relevant individuals connected to the case.