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Government plans bill to grant investigative powers to Anti-Corruption Authority

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The Cypriot government plans to introduce legislation that will grant investigative powers to the Anti-Corruption Authority.
The announcement was made by the permanent secretary of the justice ministry, Giorgos Panteli, during a meeting with parliament's legal affairs committee.
The proposed bill aims to empower the Anti-Corruption Authority to appoint criminal investigators.
As of now, there have been 849 reports made to the Anti-Corruption Authority.
The Assistant Attorney General has called for discussions regarding this legislative initiative.

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The government of Cyprus has announced its intention to introduce a bill that would grant investigative powers to the Anti-Corruption Authority. This announcement was made by Giorgos Panteli, the permanent secretary of the Ministry of Justice, during a session of Parliament's legal affairs committee. The proposed legislation aims to enable the Anti-Corruption Authority to appoint criminal investigators, which is seen as a significant move in the ongoing battle against corruption.

As part of this initiative, officials noted that there have been a total of 849 complaints related to corruption filed to date. The Assistant Attorney General emphasized the need for dialogue on this matter, reflecting the government’s commitment to strengthening anti-corruption measures within the country. The development follows a broader push for reforms in the legal framework concerning corruption and aims to enhance the effectiveness of the Anti-Corruption Authority's operations.

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