Journalist Makarios Drousiotis Seeks Public Support Amid Second Criminal Investigation
Journalist Makarios Drousiotis has called on the public for financial support to cover legal and forensic expenses as he faces a second criminal investigation. The investigation relates to alleged personal data offences connected to his book Mafia State, published four years ago. Drousiotis described the probe as vindictive and part of a broader effort to discredit him as a key witness in an ongoing corruption inquiry.
Already indicted in a separate case involving accusations of fabricating messages against public figures, Drousiotis claims these legal actions aim to punish him for exposing corruption linked to non-performing loans and foreclosures. He asserts that powerful individuals and state mechanisms are attempting to exhaust him financially and mentally.
Determined to fight these charges, Drousiotis views his battle as defending journalistic freedom and the rule of law. He urged the public to contribute financially, emphasizing that support is crucial not just for his personal defense but for upholding accountability and investigative journalism in Cyprus.
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