Karpasia Bishop Christoforos stands ready for full police probe into 2020 complaint alleging union funds transfer to personal accounts. Lawyers’ statement calls allegation “late,” notes timing links to imminent Paphos Metropolitan seat, where he is top candidate. Bishop available to investigative authorities.
Complaint details emerge
Union secretariat alleges Bishop, ex-Pancyprian Parents’ Union president, moved over €100,000 in 2020-2021 fees to personal banks. Lemesos TAE Economic Crime Office investigates. Church circles question unmarried bishop’s parents’ union role.
Synod and Archbishop stance
Holy Synod awaits authorities’ completion before positioning on scandal. Archbishop Georgios: No formal Church complaint yet; Synod will follow procedures if filed.
Source: Kathimerini, Philenews
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