Supreme Court grants leave for certiorari regarding search warrant against Nikos Kliridis

The Supreme Court of Cyprus has granted leave to lawyer Nikos Kliridis to pursue a Certiorari order to challenge the search warrant executed at his premises during the 'Santi' case investigation. The Court identified six problematic areas in the initial warrant, noting that references to the evidence sought were vague and general. Additionally, the Court indicated that there was no sufficient evidence linking Kliridis to the alleged offense, suggesting the warrant was issued based on the misconception that he was directly involved rather than merely a witness. The ruling also highlights potential violations of attorney-client privilege, a point emphasized by Kliridis's legal representative, Christos Kliridis. The case is scheduled for further proceedings on May 20, 2026, when the Attorney General is expected to present his position. Christos Kliridis noted that while the decision is a procedural step forward, the legal team views it as a significant development regarding professional confidentiality. The outcome of the upcoming hearing will determine the next steps in the substantive review of the warrant's validity.