AKEL MP Christos Christofidis returns for the extensions of the rape case of a 24-year-old in Thessaloniki and the extensions that "touch" Cyprus.
As Mr. Christofides stated, "we consider the issue that has arisen with the allegations of rape of a 24-year-old in Thessaloniki, the existence of a circuit but also the involvement of Cypriots and Cyprus in this circuit, as very serious».
He notes that these allegations come at a time when crimes against women, whether murder, rape or other forms of violence against women, are on the rise. "There have been some specific complaints in Greece about the involvement of Cypriots but also of Cyprus as a geographical area, in these parties, which apparently ended in criminal acts"
Mr. Christofides thanked the Attorney General for his immediate response. "Indeed, he immediately contacted me and the Attorney General we have discussed how this case will proceed».
At the same time he emphasizes that contacted Mr. Elias Gionis several times, who has made the allegations and who is the man who highlighted the case of the 24-year-old in Thessaloniki, is also the man who has revealed other criminal acts against women. "Conveying to Mr. Gionis and the suggestion of the Attorney General, as he submits in writing what he knows to the Chief of Police to further facilitate the investigations. We have agreed that this will happen in the next 24 hours. In a letter, Mr. Gionis will submit in writing what he knows about the involvement of Cypriots and Cyprus. as a geographical area, in this circuit. Of course, I want to welcome this fact. "
The AKEL MP notes that our role is to highlight such issues, we certainly can not restore justice and research principles of the State. "I want to emphasize once again, our special sensitivity, both personal and AKEL, in relation to crimes against women, with the crime of rape and trafficking in persons, which seems to be related to this case." .
Concluding, he emphasizes that the Cypriot authorities have a responsibility, and I believe, the will to fully investigate this very serious case, which offends human dignity, human nature and human principles and values more broadly.