From the evidence and leaks that have emerged in the public domain so far, it appears that, at least for the police, the Legal Service and the Presidency, the 'Sandy' case is being treated as a constructed narrative adopted and promoted by lawyer Nikos Clerides and journalists Makarios Drousiotis and Stelios Orfanides.
For the police, the case is effectively considered solved following the voluntary statements given by 'Sandy,' who is reported to have admitted that the disputed messages, which include allegations of rape, corruption within the judiciary and links to the Rosicrucian brotherhood, are the product of her own imagination.
Necessary public information
Public information on this high‑profile case must be official, comprehensive, credible and properly documented. The uncontrolled dimensions the “Santi” case has taken make it imperative that clear answers are provided to all issues arising from the content of the messages, which can be summarised as follows:
- The alleged rape. It is claimed that 'Sandy' was sexually abused by a judge at the age of 10 and later raped at 13, resulting in pregnancy. The claim further states that she had three children with the judge, the first of whom died from leukaemia.
On the other hand, the judge categorically rejects these allegations. He states that he met 'Sandy' only three times, when she was already an adult, specifically in his office, in a park and in a flat, and denies having had any sexual relationship with her.
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The Rosicrucian brotherhood. The judge allegedly involved is claimed to have held a senior position in the brotherhood and to have been part of a nationwide criminal organisation with links to centres of power in Cyprus and Greece.
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Corruption in the “black van” case. Following revelations about the activities of former Mossad agent Dan Dillian and the surveillance van in Cyprus, claims were made about exchanges of messages between the judge and MEP Demetris Papadakis. Papadakis strongly rejected the allegations, though the references led to his exclusion from the ALMA ballot.
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Surveillance within the Legal Service. Morfakis Solomonides, now deputy leader of EDEK, is alleged to have informed the judge about the activities of former Attorney General Costas Clerides while serving in his security detail. These claims were categorically denied, and Solomonides has filed a complaint against Makarios Drousiotis for the dissemination of false information.
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Corruption in the “Focus” case. The brotherhood is alleged to have shown particular interest in the case, with messages suggesting communication between a Greek member and the judge, implying monitoring or influence over proceedings. References also implicate Legal Service heads Giorgos Savvides and Savvas Angelides in alleged coordination to close the case.
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Paying for silence. The messages claim that 'Sandy' held sensitive information and received €850,000 from the brotherhood to secure her silence.
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Movement of large sums. Allegations also refer to bribery of Supreme Court judges by the brotherhood through companies.
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The threatening message. Given the judge’s categorical denial of any link to a threatening message sent to lawyer Nikos Clerides, questions remain regarding its origin and the motives of the sender.
All of the above are claims derived from the content of the messages published by Makarios Drousiotis.
Citizens are now awaiting with particular interest the official findings of the investigation, which, according to leaks, are expected to dismantle these claims as entirely unfounded.
