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Figure linked to Golden Passport Scandal (2020-2026)
Linked to 1 case: Golden Passport Scandal (2020-2026).
Biography
Full Name: Christakis Giovanis
Position: Former Member of Parliament (MP)
Resigned: October 2020 (after Al Jazeera exposé)
Cases Involved
Golden Passport Scandal (2020-2026)
Role: Co-defendant with Demetris Syllouris — accused of improper intervention in citizenship applications under "golden passport" program Timeline: Oct 2020: Featured in Al Jazeera undercover investigation alongside Syllouris Oct 2020: Resigned from Parliament 2022: Criminal proceedings began Feb 17, 2026: ACQUITTED by Nicosia criminal court Court Ruling: Prosecution failed to present sufficient evidence Key witnesses not summoned Co-acquitted alongside Syllouris
Sources
- OCCRP (Feb 17, 2026)
- Al Jazeera — "The Cyprus Papers Undercover" (2020)