A long-running investigation into potential conflicts of interest involving Cyprus Football Association (CFA) President George Koumas has reached a critical stage, as a damning report submitted to the Attorney General points to serious criminal offences. The developments, stemming from over a year of inquiries, mark a significant turn in a case that has raised serious questions about governance and ethics in Cypriot football.

The findings, revealed in reports by Politis and Kathimerini Cyprus, come from an independent criminal probe conducted by Alexandra Lycurgos, a former senior district judge appointed as investigator in November 2023. Lycurgos was tasked with examining whether Koumas had breached rules relating to incompatibility of office and conflict of interest during his long-standing involvement in the CFA, which spans over a decade.

According to the reports, the investigation uncovered not only violations related to incompatibility but also multiple felony offences involving Koumas and other individuals. The acts allegedly extend over many years and implicate Koumas in serious misconduct during his terms as a board member, deputy president, and now president of the CFA.

The final report, delivered to Attorney General George Savvides today, Monday, follows an earlier probe ordered by the Ethics and Sports Protection Committee. That initial investigation—carried out by legal officers Elias Stefanou and Efthymios Efthymiou and submitted in September 2023—had already flagged possible violations of laws governing conflict of interest, manipulation of sporting events, and other criminal provisions. This led Savvides to instruct the then-Chief of Police to proceed with a full criminal investigation.

In her expanded mandate, Lycurgos worked alongside a police team to delve further into the allegations, drawing on both the earlier report and new testimonial evidence. Her findings reportedly include evidence of criminal wrongdoing beyond the original scope of incompatibility, broadening the implications for Koumas and potentially for the integrity of Cypriot football institutions.

The Attorney General is now expected to study the findings in detail before deciding on the next steps—whether to move forward with criminal charges or shelve the report. The outcome will be closely watched, as it could set a precedent for transparency and accountability in Cypriot sports governance.