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EU Lawmaker Faces Embezzlement Allegations Amid Investigation

1/21/2026

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Fidias Panayiotou, an EU lawmaker from Cyprus, faces embezzlement allegations tied to a European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) probe.
Cyprus’ corruption authority says he used EU funds to rent a Limassol property for his political office.
Panayiotou says he has not been notified and will release a video defending himself.
EPPO does not comment on ongoing cases.
European lawmakers seek a judicial review that could delay a Latin American deal.

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Story summary

Fidias Panayiotou, an EU lawmaker from Cyprus, faces embezzlement allegations tied to a European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) probe.
Cyprus’ corruption authority says he used EU funds to rent a Limassol property for his political office.
Panayiotou says he has not been notified and will release a video defending himself.
EPPO does not comment on ongoing cases.
European lawmakers seek a judicial review that could delay a Latin American deal.