The Anti-Corruption Authority will publish its findings on the inquiry into the book “Mafia State” by June 15 at the latest, Transparency Commissioner Haris Poyiadjis said on Tuesday.
Poyiadjis made the statement in response to a question on the matter, tightening an earlier commitment from the Authority that the announcement would come before the end of June 2026. In a statement issued on May 5, the Authority had said the volume of material made it impossible to give a precise publication date, but confirmed it would be before the end of June.
Asked whether other cases were expected to be announced by the Authority in the meantime, Poyiadjis said “all cases have been suspended until we finish with this one.”
The Authority’s final report, compiled by four Inspection Officers, was submitted electronically within the April 30, 2026 deadline. The inquiry involved 214 sessions and hearings, heard testimony from 150 witnesses, received exhibits from 41 legal entities and government departments, and logged a total of 793 exhibits. The final report, including annexes, runs to approximately 3,000 pages.
The inquiry was launched following the publication of “Mafia State,” a book by investigative journalist Makarios Drousiotis, which portrays Cyprus as a systemically corrupt state and levels allegations against former President Nicos Anastasiades and other senior officials. Anastasiades has denied wrongdoing and has pursued legal action against Drousiotis. The Authority’s probe is described as the largest corruption-related investigation ever conducted in Cyprus.
Before publishing any announcement, the Authority said it must follow established procedures — studying the report, evaluating it, and reaching a decision on its contents. A working group has been set up within the Authority for that purpose. All proceedings are being conducted under conditions of full confidentiality as provided for by law.
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