Corruption Authority receives investigation report on 'Mafia State' book

On April 30, 2026, the Independent Authority against Corruption received a 3,000-page final report regarding journalist Makarios Drousiotis’s book, 'Mafia State'. The investigation involved 214 sessions, 150 witnesses, and 793 pieces of evidence submitted by 41 entities. The Authority has established a working group to evaluate the extensive documentation under legal confidentiality requirements. A detailed announcement is expected by the end of June 2026, with officials explicitly denying any link between the timing of the release and the May 24 parliamentary elections. Journalist Makarios Drousiotis expressed satisfaction with the thoroughness of the work, noting his own 30-hour contribution as a witness. However, he criticized the delay in publishing a summary of the findings, arguing that the public interest demands immediate transparency. The Authority maintains that releasing findings before due process is completed would be irresponsible, rejecting claims that the timeline is politically motivated.