President Nikos Christodoulides affirmed on Tuesday that investigative procedures in the ‘Sandy’ case are continuing, stressing that the executive branch has no role in the process.

Speaking to journalists in Nicosia, when questioned on the stratus of the investigation Christodoulides remarked that “the procedures regarding the Sandy case are progressing”.

“You understand that the executive branch is not involved and in particular the president is not involved in the investigative procedures,” he said, responding to questions on the case and the involvement of Europol and the request for FBI involvement.

He added that investigations “are proceeding on the basis of the statements made by the responsible authorities,” and that “there are institutions that operate on the basis of the relevant procedures and everything is proceeding as the police have reported.”

The case centres on allegations made public by journalist Makarios Drousiotis, involving claims of serious criminal conduct, including sexual offences, corruption and the existence of an organised ‘Rosicrucian brotherhood’ involving public figures acting as a fifth estate.

The material includes a series of messages, audio recordings and videos attributed to a woman referred to as ‘Sandy’.

Police investigations are ongoing, with authorities examining a large tome of digital evidence.

Reports indicate that more than 3,000 files, including images and video recordings, are under review as part of the inquiry.

Investigators are also assessing claims of financial transactions allegedly linked to attempts to suppress information, including transfers said to total hundreds of thousands of euros.

International assistance has been requested as part of the process.

Europol is expected to contribute forensic analysis of digital data, while FBI personnel are anticipated to support Cypriot authorities in evaluating statements and technical evidence.

The timeline for the arrival of US investigators has not been confirmed.

Parallel to the official investigation, questions have been raised regarding the authenticity of some of the material already circulated publicly.