Supreme court grants lawyer Nikos Klerides permission to challenge search warrant

On May 7, 2026, the Supreme Court of Cyprus granted lawyer Nikos Klerides permission to file an application to cancel a search warrant executed at his office and home regarding the 'Sandy' case. Presiding Judge Elena Ephraim concluded that the lower court erred, noting that the warrant was issued without sufficient evidence linking Klerides to the investigated crimes. The court found that the reasons provided by the police to justify the search were too general and vague. Furthermore, the decision highlighted a potential violation of attorney-client privilege. Despite this, the court rejected Klerides' request for an injunction to prevent the police from possessing or utilizing the evidence seized during the search. The lawyer has been given five days to file the motion to the General Prosecutor. This ruling serves as a procedural step allowing the legal challenge to proceed formally.