Cypriot MEP Dimitris Papadakis criticised the government’s decision to invite a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) team to Cyprus to assist with the investigation into the Santy case, suggesting the move reflects a lack of trust in local institutions.
In a post on X, Papadakis said the government is effectively admitting that Cyprus lacks functioning state authorities, or that it fears criticism over the handling of the investigation.
#Cyprus τώρα θα φέρουμε από το FBI .Η κυβέρνηση ομολογεί ότι δεν έχουμε κράτος και αρχές ή ότι φοβάται την όποια κριτική .Άντε φέρτε εξωγήινους μήπως σας πει μπράβο ο Μακάριος ..Να φέρουμε από το εξωτερικό κυβέρνηση και πολίτες μήπως ;
— Demetris Papadakis (@DemPapadakis) April 21, 2026
“Now we will bring in the FBI. The government admits that we do not have a state or authorities, or that it fears any criticism,” he wrote.
Papadakis also made a sarcastic reference to journalist Makarios Drousiotis, whose claims reportedly implicate him in the case.
“Go ahead and bring aliens as well, perhaps then Makarios will congratulate you,” he added.
Papadakis noted that he had already handed over his devices for a private forensic examination, which he said returned clean results.
The comments come amid ongoing controversy surrounding the Santi investigation, which has triggered political reactions and public debate in Cyprus.
