Developments are expected today in the “Santi” case as Justice Minister Costas Phytiris meets Police Chief Themistos Arnaoutis to be briefed on the progress of the investigation.
Mr Phytiris is scheduled to update the Cabinet tomorrow on the status of the inquiry. On 8 April, the Cabinet decided to send digital files for forensic examination. These files allegedly contained screenshots of conversations between a 45-year-old woman and former Supreme Court Judge Michalakis Christodoulou.
The woman, referred to as “Santi,” has told police she fabricated her relationship with the judge and created fake messages to make herself appear important.
Investigation team expanded
Police sources told journalists over the past 48 hours that the investigation is proceeding without interruption and has made significant progress. The investigative team, which originally consisted of three members, has been bolstered with additional personnel.
In response to questions from Phileleftheros, authorities have repeatedly stated that they are examining all possible scenarios and that the investigation remains independent and unaffected by claims from either side. “Evidence is being gathered for all parameters of the case,” a source said.
Money transfer claims unverified
Claims involving the transfer of large sums of money in connection with the case have not been verified.
A source told Phileleftheros that while the investigation covers financial matters, no evidence has surfaced to confirm the allegations.
Police have obtained evidence regarding an overseas company, owned by Greek interests, which appeared in an electronic statement as having transferred €250,000 into a joint bank account allegedly held by the 45-year-old and another individual. The company has already denied the transaction after being contacted by Cyprus Police.
The bank account
Bank statements published between late March and early April by Makarios Drousiotis included an alleged joint account belonging to “Sandy” and one of the individuals linked to her in the reports.
One transaction appeared to show a Greek company crediting the account with €250,000 at an unknown time. Phileleftheros has learned that the Greek company contacted Cyprus Police directly to categorically deny any such transfer. A written statement from the company’s representative is expected.
Following the publication of the alleged account details on 3 April 2026, the matter was also investigated by Politis newspaper. Journalist Yiannis Seitanidis contacted the CEO of the Greek parent company, who expressed surprise at the claims and reserved the right to study the matter further.
Former Attorney General provides statement
Former Attorney General Costas Clerides visited Nicosia CID yesterday to give a statement to police.
Mr Clerides confirmed the move to philenews, stating that his testimony followed a written statement he issued on Saturday. He provided investigators with a small amount of information that came to his attention after his retirement and following the publication of the allegations.
In his earlier statement, Mr Clerides said he was providing clarifications because some media outlets had suggested he was maintaining a “vow of silence” regarding the claims made by M. Drousiotis and N. Clerides.