Justice Minister Kostas Fytiris addressed the issue of organised crime and the high-profile Annie Alexui case, emphasising that all state action must operate within legal frameworks.
“The state moves within the laws and regulations, using testimonies, depositions and arguments that may lead to arrests. We are committed to tackling organised crime and moving forward, always according to the law. Criminals and organised crime exploit technology illegally; we must act lawfully,” he said.
New legislation strengthens enforcement
Fytiris highlighted recent legal measures designed to strengthen law enforcement. “We have passed legislation that will be tools for us. We are dedicated to combating organised crime. If there are rotten apples, we want to remove them, and we will,” he stated.
He also stressed the need to differentiate between online speculation and evidence-based action. “Social media is full of posts without knowledge. Just because a citizen writes something does not mean the police can immediately arrest someone,” he said.
International coordination
When asked whether a police team would travel to Russia regarding Annie Alexui or liaise with the Russian Federation, Fytiris underlined the government’s measured approach. “The policy direction is to investigate and evaluate all information. The police see some things, but I cannot tell you whether they will go or not,” he said.
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