Cypriot authorities filed charges today against two archimandrites from the Saint Habakkuk Monastery, the culmination of a four-month investigation into alleged financial misconduct.
Nektarios and Porphyrios, the named individuals, face accusations regarding the origin of €807,000 found at the abbey and funds in their bank accounts. The indictment will be presented to the Nicosia District Court, with prosecutors seeking referral to the Permanent Criminal Court due to the potential felony charges.
This development follows the detention and interrogation of Nektarios, the acting abbot, alongside a review of documents and testimonies that shed light on the large sums of money.
The police indicated the possibility of additional charges against others if further evidence emerges.
Separately, authorities will investigate a complaint filed by Nektarios alleging he provided Bishop Isaias of Tamassos with €450,000, exceeding the €155,000 the bishop claims was borrowed.
This probe will focus solely on this specific allegation and may involve scrutinising bank accounts.
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