Cyprus Anti-Corruption Authority Receives 3,000-Page “Mafia State” Report

By Bosphorus News Geopolitics Desk

The Cyprus Anti-Corruption Authority has formally received a nearly 3,000-page investigative report linked to allegations raised in the book "Mafia State" by Cypriot journalist and author Makarios Drousiotis.

According to multiple Greek Cypriot media reports, the final report was electronically delivered to the authority on April 30 following months of hearings, testimony collection and evidence review.

The scale of the inquiry is significant. The investigation reportedly included 214 sessions, testimony from 150 witnesses, participation from 41 institutions and legal entities, and the examination of 793 pieces of evidence.

The case centres on allegations connected to the administration of former Cypriot president Nicos Anastasiades, including claims involving corruption, abuse of power and influence networks. No formal judicial findings have yet been announced.

The Anti-Corruption Authority said the report's findings would not be released before Cyprus' May 24 parliamentary elections despite growing public and political pressure for publication. Greek Cypriot media reported that the authority plans to announce its conclusions by the end of June.

According to Philenews, the inquiry team was led by international legal expert Gabrielle Louise McIntyre and operated through a four-member investigative panel.

The report lands at a sensitive moment for Cyprus' political establishment. The island has faced repeated scrutiny in recent years over financial transparency, offshore networks and alleged weaknesses in anti-money laundering enforcement.

The broader environment has already drawn international attention. The 2025 Global Organized Crime Index profile for Cyprus described financial crimes as "systemic," citing concerns over corporate opacity, investment-linked financial flows, tax and VAT fraud risks, and vulnerabilities linked to real estate and professional financial services.

The report also pointed to concerns surrounding so-called "state-embedded actors," a term used to describe alleged criminal influence or corruption risks connected to public institutions and governance structures.

The Anti-Corruption Authority has not yet indicated whether the report's conclusions could lead to criminal referrals or additional investigations.

***Sources: Cyprus Mail, Kathimerini Cyprus, Philenews, Politis, Global Organized Crime Index, Bugün Kıbrıs reporting.