Fitiris to seek independent investigators amid scrutiny of police handling

Justice Minister Costas Fitiris is expected to move forward with a proposal for the appointment of independent criminal investigators, as concerns grow over the handling of allegations linked to Makarios Drousiotis and the impact on public confidence in the investigative process.

Fitiris is due to brief President Nikos Christodoulides on Tuesday, before presenting the proposal to cabinet.

According to news outlet Reporter, the initiative is intended to ensure that the investigation...