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Cyprus' Top Court Removes Chief Accountant for Misconduct

Odysseas Michaelides ousted for overstepping authority and interfering in judiciary, marking a historic first for the Mediterranean nation.

A Cypriot police officer walks outside from the Cyprus' Supreme Court in Nicosia, Cyprus, on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, as Cyprus’ top court has ordered that the government's comptroller general be removed from his post for alleged misconduct.

Overview

  • The Supreme Constitutional Court ruled that Michaelides exhibited 'behavior unbecoming' of his role and violated his professional boundaries.
  • The decision stems from a prolonged conflict between Michaelides and Attorney General George Savvides, along with Deputy Attorney General Savvas Angelides.
  • Michaelides was accused of improperly intervening in legal cases, making unfounded accusations of cover-ups, and undermining the rule of law.
  • The court also criticized his social media posts and public statements, which allegedly spread misinformation targeting the attorney general and his deputy.
  • Michaelides, a controversial figure known for exposing government corruption, claims the ruling is unjust and a blow to free speech, suggesting it was a concerted effort to remove him.