A big scandal in Cyprus's prison system is hurting public trust. The problem started with two former prison directors, Anna Aristotelous and Athena Demetriou. They reported a colleague for bad behavior. But instead of being thanked, they faced many attacks.
Now, there are very serious accusations. People say that for years, the prison was a center for serious crimes. These crimes include murder and drug trafficking. Inmates are said to have run criminal networks from inside the prison.
The two former directors were once praised in a Netflix documentary. Now, they must defend their reputations. New witnesses and evidence keep appearing, but the stories are confusing. Different ministers of justice have tried to stop the scandal, but they have not succeeded.
The situation is now a crisis of trust. People are losing faith in the prison system and the wider justice system. Everyone is waiting for a full and independent investigation to find the truth.