Police have been providing security measures for AKEL MP Christos Christofides and his family for the past six weeks, following his corruption allegations about the golden passports scheme.
According to police sources cited by Philenews, authorities took immediate action after Christofides reported cases to the Anti-Corruption Authority involving foreign nationals who are wanted in their home countries.
Police representatives visited the MP’s residence to discuss preventive security measures and provide advice on protecting his family and home.
In addition to offering guidance, police independently implemented their own preventive measures. Since late October, officers have been conducting round-the-clock patrols outside the AKEL MP’s residence.
The Cyprus citizenship-by-investment scheme – known as the ‘golden passports programme’ – was abolished after an undercover investigation by Al Jazeera revealed rampant corruption and that the government approved issuing passports to international criminals and fugitives, drawing criticism from the European Union and sparking protests in the country.
Under the scheme, foreign nationals were able to acquire a Cypriot passport by investing more than 2 million euros in the country.
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