# Cyprus citizenship scandal legal proceedings

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cyprus-citizenship-scandal-legal-proceedings
> Updated: 2026-10-10T09:00:39.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The long-running citizenship scandal case has returned to the Nicosia Permanent Assize Court with 24 new charges added to the indictment. These amended charges, numbered 60 through 84, involve Andreas Demetriades, Dimitris Demetriades, George Demetriades, and Eleni Symmillidi, all of whom have entered pleas of not guilty.

Three specific charges focus on financial transactions involving three investors. The prosecution alleges these transactions relate to obligations regarding the prevention and combating of money laundering. The defense has requested further clarifications, arguing that the prosecution’s responses to previous inquiries have expanded the scope of the issues. The case is scheduled to return to court on October 2 to determine if additional clarifications are required before the full hearing begins on October 19.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-10: Nicosia resident detained for 2,511 days of illegal residence

A person has been detained in Nicosia for residing in Northern Cyprus without a permit for over 2,500 days; court proceedings are ongoing regarding their potential deportation.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nicosia-resident-detained-for-2511-days-of-illegal-residence

### 2026-09-24: Nicosia Court: 24 new charges added to citizenship scandal case

The citizenship scandal case in Nicosia has expanded with 24 new charges, including allegations of money laundering involving several defendants, including former Minister Marios Demetriades.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nicosia-court-24-new-charges-added-to-citizenship-scandal-case

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