# Santi pseudonym political and criminal case > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/santi-pseudonym-political-and-criminal-case > Updated: 2026-09-15T17:06:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. The ‘Santi’ case, involving political and criminal implications in Cyprus and Greece, has progressed from public admissions to formal legal proceedings. The individual behind the ‘Santi’ pseudonym issued a written statement admitting to creating a fictional persona and acknowledging that controversial messages sent under that name were not authentic. While denying allegations of bribery or blackmail, she stated her involvement began through discussions with lawyer Nikos Kleridis and that she eventually began ‘playing the role’ of the persona. Following these developments, Makarios Drusiotis and Kyriaki Kyriakou made their first court appearance at the Nicosia District Court. They face an indictment consisting of 101 charges, including the creation and circulation of forged documents, harassment, and the publication of false news. A judge ruled that the case must be referred to the Nicosia Assize Court, with a hearing for this referral scheduled for December 15. Bail was set at 10,000 euros, and no detention requests were made. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-15: Santi case: Drusiotis and Kyriakou appear in court Makarios Drusiotis and Kyriaki Kyriakou appeared in a Nicosia court facing 101 charges, including forgery and false news, in the ‘Santi’ case. The matter is set for referral to the Assize Court on December 15. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/santi-case-drusiotis-and-kyriakou-appear-in-court ### 2026-08-26: Santi pseudonym figure addresses political and criminal case The woman behind the ‘Santi’ pseudonym has admitted to creating a fictional role in a political and criminal case in Cyprus and Greece, while denying claims of bribery or blackmail. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/santi-pseudonym-figure-addresses-political-and-criminal-case --- Cite as: Santi pseudonym political and criminal case. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/santi-pseudonym-political-and-criminal-case