Koumas to face 25 charges over conflict of interest, money laundering

Former football association president Giorgos Koumas will make his first appearance before the Nicosia district court next Thursday, to face 25 charges  in a criminal case centred on alleged conflicts of interest linked to football television rights and related financial dealings.

The charges cover the period from 2015 to 2025.

These include maintaining professional and financial links incompatible with Koumas’ role as head of the Cyprus football association (CFA), as well...