Rhodes Mayor denies involvement in Choriatiko investigation

Alexandros Koliadis, the Mayor of Rhodes, held a press conference on Tuesday to deny any illegal involvement in the Choriatiko investigation. Addressing reports linking him to the police inquiry, Koliadis emphasized that he is not a defendant and is ready to cooperate with judicial authorities.

A central point of the inquiry involves a document from the National Transparency Authority (EAD) that was reportedly found at a defendant's residence. Koliadis confirmed he met with an individual involved in the case on July 29, 2026, but denied handing over the EAD document during that meeting. He argued that the document was not sent to the Municipality of Rhodes until September 17, 2026, and officially recorded on September 21, approximately 50 days after the meeting in question.

Koliadis further clarified that the document was not a personal briefing for him but was intended for approximately 15 interested parties, including former elected and official personnel, seeking explanations within the scope of the EAD investigation. Regarding his contact with businessman Angelos Giannakopoulos, who is linked to the case, the Mayor confirmed a meeting took place in August 2026 to discuss resolving pending issues for a business to operate the following year.