Police in Paphos, Cyprus, are investigating claims of domestic violence. These claims involve Mayor Phedonas Phedonos. An online personality made these allegations on social media. The police confirmed the investigation on Monday.
The main focus is on claims made by Anna Alexui. Her real name is Ioanna Fotiou. It is reported that Ms. Alexui has thirteen arrest warrants against her. These are for spreading false information and harassment. She is thought to be in Russia.
Ms. Alexui posted online about the mayor. She accused him of abusing his wife. Many people saw these posts. However, the mayor's wife denies everything. She said she did not report her husband to the police. She says these claims are not true.
Police spokesperson Christodoulos Konsolos spoke about the situation. He said police are watching online content. He confirmed the investigation is about domestic violence. All allegations will be checked carefully. The police will share findings later.
Ms. Alexui has often made accusations against famous people. She says she knows about crime in Cyprus. Her current claims against the mayor are part of this. The police are investigating statements from someone with arrest warrants. The alleged victim also denies the claims. This makes the investigation difficult.
This situation shows how social media can affect official inquiries. Police must investigate all claims. However, they need strong evidence. The outcome will be important. It may guide how police handle online accusations in the future.